Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This instructional activity uses the formulas for the...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Alike and Different

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students compare and contrast objects and are introduced to a Venn Diagram. For this alike and different lesson, students make observations regarding properties of objects. Students classify object and build ideas about variables....
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling a Context from a Verbal Description (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
When complicated algebraic expressions are involved, it is sometimes easier to use a table or graph to model a context. The exercises in this lesson are designed for business applications and require complex algebraic...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling with Exponential Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
These aren't models made of clay. Young mathematicians model given population data using exponential functions. They consider different models and choose the best one.
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Swimming Pool

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Swimming is more fun with quantities. The short assessment task encompasses finding the volume of a trapezoidal prism using an understanding of quantities. Individuals make a connection to the rate of which the pool is filled with a...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Credit Cards

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Teach adolescents to use credit responsibly. The 32nd installment of a 35-part module covers how to calculate credit card payments using a geometric series. It teaches terminology and concepts necessary to understand credit card debt.
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Average Rate of Change

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Learners investigate average rates of change for linear functions and connect the concept to slope. They then determine average rates of change in quadratic and exponential functions.
Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Resolution—Not Just for the New Year

For Students 11th - 12th
Experiment with optical resolution using an inquiry-based lesson. Young researchers calculate fellow classmates' optical resolutions. They apply the information to understand the inner workings of optical instruments.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Recursively Defined Sequesnces

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a pattern or sequence using geometric and arithmetic formulas. There are 21 questions on 5 different sections.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Window Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify patterns and compute formulas to solve the problems. In this algebra lesson, students come up with a rule given a pattern, and analyze the relationship between data and graphs.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Beyond the Blue Horizon...Advanced

For Students 9th - 12th
In this calculating the horizon worksheet, students solve 6 problems using algebra, derivatives and calculus to find the formula for the line-of-sight horizon, the distance along a planet, the horizon distance and the rates of change for...
Interactive
Curated OER

Geometry Word Problems-Perimeter of Rectangles

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders use algebra to solve geometry word problems involving the perimeter of a rectangle. The one page interactive worksheet contains eight questions. Answers and hints are included. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Tables to Solve Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...
Worksheet
Curated OER

What Can We Measure About Chemicals?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this measuring chemicals worksheet, students investigate measurements of an aluminum slab including the length, width, height, mass, volume and density. They do the same for a piece of aluminum foil and they compare their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphs involving Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, learners graph exponential functions and analyze it for growth and decay. There are 9 problems with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sequence Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate arithmetic and geometric sequences by using a graphing calculator to determine if a sequence is linear or exponential.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Permutations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to solve the probability that an event will occur. Learners also employ permutations and combinations to find the amount of time it takes for an event to occur. They use the Ti to create a visual of the events.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra: Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils explore the concept of linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, students examine graphic organizers on steps to solve linear equations. Pupils then practice solving linear equations as they play a math game.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investing

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect data on investments and draw conclusions. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze exponential graphs as they relate to money. They discuss the cause of an account balance being high or low.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Putting Your Money to Work

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils create a collect data on expenses. For this algebra lesson, students create a spreadsheet to solve scientific equations. They incorporate math, science and technology in this lesson.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Means of Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and graph data. In this statistics lesson, students analyze their plotted data using a scatter plot. They identify lines as having positive, negative or no correlation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do They Relate? Linear Relationship

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect information and use a line to represent it. In this algebra lesson, students investigate real world data to see if it makes a line. They graph the line comparing the relationship of the x axis with that of the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Supplemental Algebra Problems

For Students Higher Ed
In this volume worksheet, students compute the volume of geometric shapes. Each problem is an application (or word) problem. Students are given the appropriate formula and dimensions of the shape. Two problems ask about surface area.
Lesson Plan
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Illustrative Mathematics

Oakland Coliseum

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Help algebra learners relate a real-life function that happens at the Oakland Coliseum every time the Raiders play. The resource states that the revenue of the Oakland Raiders home games is a function of the number of seats sold and the...