Curated OER
Introduction to Plates, Axles, and Gears
Students are introduced to the function and design of the following Lego pieces: beams, bricks, plates, axles, tires, hubs and bushings. They then work with a partner to build something using only these pieces.
Curated OER
Taxi Fare
Students discuss what they know about taxis and how they charge. They read the problem and work in pairs focusing their thinking on the repeating pattern of twos. They then share their solutions and conclude with some class practice...
Curated OER
Shaking Hands
Young scholars use diagrams or lists to show relationships. They also identify the pattern of triangular numbers. The mathematics behind situations provide a way of problem solving to examine the answers.
Curated OER
Pizza Toppings 2
Students explore possible combinations of items. They devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. They examine using linear and quadratic patterns to solve combination problems. From a given...
Curated OER
Patterns All Around (Centers)
Students identify, extend, and create patterns of sounds, physical movements, and concrete objects. They brainstorm patterns found in the classroom. Students use mathematical attributes to identify patterns and predict what comes next.
Curated OER
Problem Sets `a la IMSA
In this math worksheet, students complete a series of mathematical investigations to determine readiness for the course of study they are enrolled in. This worksheet is problem set four in a set of worksheets for calculus.
Curated OER
Jo's Table
Second graders work on the problem with a partner. They examine what they are supposed to be doing. They share the students's solutions making sure than they are looking for patterns along the diagonals.
Curated OER
Bears
Students complete a variety of bear-related activities. They sort and graph teddy bears, distinguish between real and non-real bears and research bear life cycles and habitats.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Sequences Word Problems
Given a verbal description of a real-world relationship, determine the sequence that models that relationship. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: The Term to Term Rule
Students explore the concept of the term to term rule by working through an online tutorial and then attempting a ten question quiz that increases in difficulty as questions are answered correctly.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Test a General Statement Using Numbers
This interactive media source has two parts a learning mode and a practice game mode. The learning mode is where students are guided through understanding number sense. Next, students can play a game where they are asked a series of...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Algebra: Sequences: Pascal's Triangle
This lesson focuses on Pascal's Triangle, a number pyramid in which every cell is the sum of the two cells directly above. It contains all binomial coefficients, as well as many other number sequences and patterns.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Sequences
A comprehensive guide for learning all about sequences with definitions, the types of sequences, examples of sequences, formulas for sequences, solved examples, and practice questions.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Patterns (Object Interactive)
This interactive Learn Alberta math resource offers a hands-on exploration of number patterns. Students get to control an animated squirrel in order to figure out terms in a sequence and see each pattern represented both in picture form,...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Find the Nth Term of a Linear Sequence
Students explore an interactive tutorial on linear sequences and then practice their knowledge by attempting ten questions that increase in difficulty level.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Recognize Number Patterns and Relationships
Students work through an online turorial on the topic of number patterns and then take a ten question quiz that increases in difficulty as the problems progress.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Algebra: Fibonacci Numbers
This lesson focuses on Fibonacci numbers, a pattern based on the sum of the two previous numbers. It offers examples and practice exercises using some form of Fibonacci numbers.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson Plan: Struts'n Stuff [Pdf]
Incorporating concepts in algebra, number sense, patterning, data collection, and geometry, this lesson engages students in various hands-on activities to explore the relationship between regular polygons and the number of diagonals...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Find the Nth Term of a Nonlinear Sequence
Students explore an interactive tutorial on nonlinear sequences and then practice their knowledge by attempting ten questions that increase in difficulty level.
TeacherLED
Teacher Led Interactive Whiteboard Resource Sequences
Students push the button to start the engine of the bus and they are given a number.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Match Sequences Algebra
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students investigate patterns and sequences used in constructing various shapes using match sticks. Students then develop their introductory algebraic sense by determining the formula...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Fibonacci Sequence & Robots
Using the LEGO NXT robotics kit, students construct and program robots to illustrate and explore the Fibonacci sequence. Within teams, students are assigned roles: group leader, chassis builder, arm builder, chief programmer, and...
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Math 116 Lecture Notes
This site from the Richland Community College provides the detailed lecture notes to a college algebra course, complete with equations and definitions. Content ranges from "functions and their graphs" to "conics and parametric equations."