Activity
5280 Math

Stories That Formulas Tell

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Learn the stories a formula holds. An interesting lesson takes a unique approach to teach how to use formulas. Beginning with a formula, learners predict what the variables stand for and then use the formula to make calculations and tell...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Party

For Teachers 8th Standards
Thirty at the party won't cost any more than twenty-five. The assessment task provides a scenario for the cost of a party where the initial fee covers a given number of guests. The class determines the cost for specific numbers of guests...
eBook
Rice University

Precalculus

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...
Activity
101 Questions

The Island Green

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The task will fit your needs to a tee. Given pictures and dimensions of a golf green, future golfers determine the distance it would take for a golf ball to land on the green. Of course, we want some mathematical connections, so they...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Linear Equations in Disguise

For Teachers 8th Standards
In the eighth segment of a 33-part unit, learners look at equations that do not appear to be linear at first glance. The equations are proportions where the numerators and denominators may have more than one term. To round out the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Absolute Value Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet,students solve inequality equations and graph their answers on a number line. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
In this graphing worksheet, students solve and graph linear inequalities on a coordinate plane. Inequalities contain one variable. The solution set is sketched and colored. This worksheet contains eight problems on two pages, with an...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Inequalities

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve inequality equations and graph them on the number line. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrated Algebra Practice: A.A.21

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear inequality worksheet, students solve 5 multiple choice questions. Each question give four possible solutions for a linear inequality.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve systems of inequality using the graphing method. There are 5 questions with lots of examples and an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Standard Form Inequality

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars solve equations and graph it. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve inequalities and rewrite them in the slope intercept form. They graph the boundary lines first either as dashed or solid and shade the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 2 Practice Test

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students examine and graph linear equation, inequalities, and absolute value inequalities in two variables.  The three page worksheet contains forty-six problems.  Answers are not included. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

System of Two Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars graph a quadratic inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of quadratic equalities graphically and symbolically and as related to a real-world context.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities

For Students 6th
In this graphing inequalities worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 24 different types of problems. First, they draw a graph for each given inequality. Then, students solve for each equation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Systems of Linear Inequalities in Slope-Intercept Form -- Lecture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to linear inequalities in slope-intercept form. As a class, they participate when needed in a demonstration given by their teacher and practice graphing inequalities and describing the solution. They set up and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

System of Two Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Getting Ready Module

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Application of Linear Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Let the learners take the driving wheel! The class solves systems of linear equations and applies the concepts of systems to solve a real-world situation about parking cars and buses. They then use calculators to create a visual of their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Who Has More Money?

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Coloring and money combine in this fun instructional activity! First and second graders count the amounts of money represented in each, and then color the person or animal who has the most money. They then draw the correct coins to add...
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scientists require specific chemical solutions for their experiments. In the seventh and final installment in a series that integrates chemistry and algebra II, scholars learn to set up a system of equations to solve the volume of a...
Unit Plan
New York City Department of Education

Dance and Text

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Use texts and dances to teach inequalities and equations. A sixth-grade unit covers using variables in equations and inequalities to solve problems. Learners show what they know at the end of the unit using two performance tasks, one...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Application of Completing the Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A TI technology activity that helps learners to recognize and use the characteristic of a perfect square quadratic to complete the square. Additionally, they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Sum of Angles in a Polygon

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
How can learners use algebra to solve a geometry problem? Help learners create an equation that shows the relationship between the number of sides of a polygon and the sum of the interior angles. Students are asked to divide the...