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Dissecting the Cube
Young scholars investigate the volume of cones. In this geometry activity, students define the formula to find the volume of cones. They define the concept of having to dissect a three dimensional figure and find the volume.
Illustrative Mathematics
Radius of a Cylinder
Here is a multiple choice question that would make a good assessment question. Algebra students are to look at the structure of the formula for a given radius of a cylinder and find the resulting radius when the height of the...
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Triangle Series
Your algebra learners emphasize the"geometric" in geometric series as they use a common ratio between algebraic terms and find that it corresponds to a repeated similarity transformation.
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Point-Slope Application Problems
Create a linear equation for a problem when the intercept information is not given. The two-day lesson introduces the class to the point-slope form, which can be used for problems when the initial conditions are not provided. Pupils...
Illustrative Mathematics
Ice Cream Cone
Every pupil with a sweet tooth will be clamoring for this lab and analysis, particularly when they're allowed to eat the results! Volume and surface area formulas for cones are developed from models, and then extended to the printing of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Archimedes and the King's Crown
Learners will shout "Eureka!" in this quick but deep activity replicating the famous bathtub experiment of Archimedes. Given the scenario of a king with a suspected fake crown, young investigators develop formulas using density to...
CCSS Math Activities
Patchwork
Patch up any misconceptions about writing functions. Scholars undertake a performance task that has them first examine a pattern in patchwork cushions. They represent the patterns in triangular and rectangular blocks using a table and as...
HHS Math
Group Worksheet 1F - Graphing and Finding Zero
Graph quadratic functions and find the zero in this instructional activity. Twelve problems range from those that could be quickly factored and graphed, to those that require use of the quadratic formula and their graphs approximated....
Illustrative Mathematics
Writing Constraints
Use this resource to present your number crunchers with how to write a constraint equation and to determine viable solutions. The price of an object limits the amount that can be purchased. The speed at which you walk limits the number...
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Triangle Sum Theorem
Your visual geometry learners will appreciate triangle drawings as they model the triangle sum theorem and algebraically solve to find the missing interior angle in a triangle. Practice problems increase in complexity and vary in their...
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Properties of Logarithms
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve logarithmic problems using the properties of logs. They condense and expand logs using the correct properties. There are 78 problems with an answer key.
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Solving Equations by Factoring
In this algebra worksheet, learners use the Zero Product Property to solve polynomial equations by factoring. Application problems are included. The one page interactive worksheet contains fifty-four problems. The...
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Hyperbolas: Sketching from the Equation
In this algebra worksheet, students sketch graphs of hyperbolas after solving equations to standard form and interpreting the center, vertices, foci, axis, asymptotes, and eccentricity from the equation. There are 58 questions.
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Perimeter and Area of Polygonal Regions Defined by Systems of Inequalities
When algebra and geometry get together, good things happen! Given a system of inequalities that create a quadrilateral, learners graph and find vertices. They then use the vertices and Green's Theorem to find the area and perimeter of...
Inside Mathematics
Vencent's Graphs
I like algebra, but graphing is where I draw the line! Worksheet includes three multiple-part questions on interpreting and drawing line graphs. It focuses on the abstract where neither axis has numbers written in, though both are...
Illustrative Mathematics
Chocolate Bar Sales
In this real-world example, algebra learners start to get a sense of how to represent the relationship between two variables in different ways. They start by looking at a partial table of values that define a linear relationship. They...
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Throwing a Ball
Learners translate numbers, from real life scenarios of throwing a ball vertically upward, into a given formula so the remaining variable is the solution.
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Transformations in the Coordinate Plane
Your learners connect the new concepts of transformations in the coordinate plane to their previous knowledge using the solid vocabulary development in this unit. Like a foreign language, mathematics has its own set of vocabulary terms...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Middle School Mathematics Test 5
A middle school test contains two 40-minute sections covering material through algebra. All questions involve applied problem solving or mathematical analysis.
5280 Math
Aquarium Equations
Take a look at linear functions in a new environment. A three-stage algebra project first asks learners to model the salt concentration of an aquarium using linear functions. Then, using iterations, pupils create a set of input-output...
5280 Math
Pythagorean Triples
From Pythagorean triples to the unit circle. Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to find Pythagorean triples and then relate their work to the unit circle in a fun algebra project. Their discovery that x^2+y^2 is always equal to one on...
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The Shortest Distance
Students, working on their GED, examine the steps used to resolve the unknown sides of a right triangle. They express the square root function as an exponential function and derive the distance formula using principles of geometry.
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Quadratic Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students investigate the various methods that can be used to solve quadratic equations. The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and five practice...
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Patterns
In this college level algebra worksheet, students examine patterns, formulas that describe the pattern and determine the sum of an infinite pattern. The one page worksheet contains five questions. Answers...