Curated OER
Manipulatives Make Abstract Math Concepts Concrete
Using math lessons that include manipulatives can help cement learning.
Inside Mathematics
Quadratic (2009)
Functions require an input in order to get an output, which explains why the answer always has at least two parts. After only three multi-part questions, the teacher can analyze pupils' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to...
Inside Mathematics
Conference Tables
Pupils analyze a pattern of conference tables to determine the number of tables needed and the number of people that can be seated for a given size. Individuals develop general formulas for the two growing number patterns and...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 7: Modeling with Functions
The sky's the limit of what you create when combining functions! The module begins with a review of transformations of parent functions and then moves to combining different function types using addition, subtraction, and...
California Education Partners
Cady's Cats
How much can a cat eat? The five-question fraction assessment asks pupils to determine the fractional portion of a food box eaten by cats. Learners show their proficiency in adding and subtracting fractions using several scenarios...
Inside Mathematics
Snakes
Get a line on the snakes. The assessment task requires the class to determine the species of unknown snakes based upon collected data. Individuals analyze two scatter plots and determine the most likely species for five...
Inside Mathematics
Population
Population density, it is not all that it is plotted to be. Pupils analyze a scatter plot of population versus area for some of the states in the US. The class members respond to eight questions about the graph, specific points and...
Noyce Foundation
Mixing Paints
Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...
California Education Partners
Miguel's Milkshakes
Moooove over, there's a better deal over there! The fourth segment in a series of eight requires individuals to determine the best unit cost for milk. Scholars calculate the least amount they can spend on a particular quantity of...
Curated OER
Conic Sections
Students, while using a graphing calculator, graph systems of conic sections as well as identify their solutions. They complete various word problems dealing with conic sections with their calculators. In addition, students sketch graphs...
Noyce Foundation
Snail Pace
Slow and steady wins the race? In the assessment task, scholars calculate the rates at which different snails travel in order to find the fastest snail. Hopefully, your class will move much more quickly in finishing the task!
Curated OER
Graphing Linear Equations
Ninth graders review the information that they have already learned
with regard to linear equations and graphical representations. They then assist in combining equations with a graphical element and complete various graphs with this...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Writing Word Equations
Students explore the concept of chemical formulas. For this chemical formula lesson, students watch a video about balancing chemical equations. Students conduct an experiment using silver nitrate and sodium phosphate. ...
Curated OER
A Math Game for Reinforcing Computation Skills
Students practice a variety of math skills. In this math computation lesson, students follow the rules of the game and keep track of their own scores. Students review skills for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Curated OER
Reliable Problem Solving Techniques
Students practice the Request-Response-Result problem solving technique. They explore how and when it should be used.
Curated OER
Proportional Problems 1
Eighth graders explore representing fractions as ratios and proportions. They model proportions through the use of blocks, LEGO gears and activities with bicycle gears and pedals. Students work with bicycle gear boxes to observe and...
Curated OER
Double Dipping
Fifth graders find and display all possible pairs of flavors of ice cream and look for patterns in the results. They discuss strategies for finding all combinations of flavors. Students explain and write a description for the pattern...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Complex Numbers
Use this tutorial to learn what imaginary and complex numbers are, how to write them, and how to perform operations with them. Offers step-by-step examples, video explanations of the examples, and practice questions with answers.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Preliminaries: Complex Numbers
This math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate complex numbers including standard form, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing them.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Axonometry: Applying Complex Numbers to Art
Axonometry is an illumination that has students discover relationships between complex numbers and graphing. Students make connections between algebraic and graphical representations of a complex number.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Skill in Algebra: Complex or Imaginary Numbers
Clearly and thoroughly explains complex numbers. Provides example problems and exercises for students, with solutions available.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Complex Numbers
Provides an explanation, examples, and a video lesson all related to complex numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 1.5 From Quadratics to Complex Numbers
This section introduces imaginary and complex numbers in the context of solutions to quadratic equations that don't have real-number solutions.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: The Complex Numbers
This lesson may be useful to both persons with prior knowledge of complex numbers and those without. The lesson begins with the definition of complex numbers and its notation, then gives the rules of arithmetic for them with exercises....