In this solving quadratics activity, 10th graders write radicals in the simplest form. They solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and through the use of the quadratic formula. Students determine the vertex and axis of...

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They take the square roots of both side of each equation then graph both the linear and quadratic functions. There are a total of 84 problems...

In this algebra worksheet, students define the word "quad" and solve problems with quadratics. They factor polynomials by the quadratic formula and completing the square.

Students explore the concept of geometric patterns. In this geometric pattern lesson plan, students use Microsoft Excel to explore geometric patterns. Students analyze growth rates of pattern growth. Students create their own...

In this linear equations worksheet, learners solve six linear equations and check their work. Then they translate the next 4 problems into an equation and solve those too. Students first combine like terms when necessary and then solve...

Your algebra learners become bankers for a day as they explore compounding interest and the formula used to calculate the balance in a savings account. Questions guide the learners as they analyze the formula's parts and their connection...

How did the chicken travel down the road? Given a picture of a chicken truck, class members brainstorm what information they need to determine the total number of chickens on the truck. Pupils research for the information and devise a...

Can you add variables if you don't know their value? Using an empty number line, scholars first locate the position of the difference, sum, product, and quotient of two unknown integers. Later problems mix operations as well as add...

Weight is a function of the distance from sea level. Learners explore the many implications of this fact in an inquiry-based task. Given the function, pupils answer questions before manipulating the function to rewrite the distance...

Should we be afraid of a large asteroid impact on Earth today? Young scientists estimate the size and composition of an asteroid similar to the one that caused the K-T mass extinction. They apply algebraic formulas to answer questions...

Find the area as it slides. Pupils derive an equation to find the painted area of a section of a trapezoidal-shaped stage The section depends upon the sliding distance the edge of the painted section is from a vertex of the trapezoid....

In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They relate parabolas to the real world and calculate the breaking distance using the distance formula they come up with. There is answer...

Students explore the usefulness of algebraic skill development as they make decisions based on their ability to accurately estimate the speed of moving vehicles. The life and death possibilities place an interesting"spin" on this skill.

Students explore perimeter and area of rectangles. In this rectangular instructional activity, students use tiles to discover the formulas for perimeter and area. Students solve for area.

In this substitution property worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they use the values assigned to each variable to evaluate and match the expressions to their corresponding answers. Then,...

Young scholars observe and solve examples of betweenness, ruler postulate, and segment addition postulate. They complete the Finding the Measure of Segments worksheet using the distance formula.

In this distance activity, students solve equations involving square roots. They use the distance formula to solve four of the ten problems. This one-page activity contains ten problems.

In this problem solving worksheet students read short statements and translate them into algebraic inequalities. They read short stories, write algebraic equations, and solve them. There are 16 problems on this two-page worksheet.

In this complex numbers worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining the absolute value of each equation. First, they convert the number to the a+bi form. Then, students select the coefficients for a and b....

In this quadratic equations worksheet, students solve 12 short-answer problems.  Students find real and irrational solutions to given functions.  Students raise irrational numbers to irrational powers.

Fifth graders investigate units used to measure different geometric situations. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders measure length, mass, volume and temperature using units for measurements. They estimate the measurements before...

In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders analyze a graph and find the missing coordinate pair using the midpoint formula. There are 3 questions with an answer sheet.

For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They identify the negative roots using complex roots. There is an answer key with this problem.

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders track information relating to a sporting event and create a spreadsheet and appropriate formulas used to track data.  The one page worksheet contains the assignment and...