Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the mathematical concept of proportions in an attempt to apply them in various types of problems. The real application of proportions is often found in word problems which requires a them to also practice a systematic...
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Curated OER

Finding Patterns in Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover patterns and sequences. They use a website to explore patterns and fractals. Students share their discovery of fractals and their patterns with the class. They develop a list of patterns used in everyday life.
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Curated OER

Box Plots

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners review the concept of median, explore how to calculate quartiles for any size data set and experience how to build a box plot.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Patterns in Pascal's Triangle

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the patterns that exist in Pascal's Triangle. They explore multiples and factors. Sudents use an applet to create and color the multiples in Pascal's Triangle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Curated OER

From Probability to Combinatorics and Number Theory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students see how division is used to help solve probability problems. They use tables as data structures where they are used to count outcomes and to compute probabilities. Students use games to help solve probability problems.
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Curated OER

How Many Toothpicks?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate different geometric patterns. In this geometry lesson, students create different shapes using toothpicks. They create different patterns and designs and complete a charts using different measurements.
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Curated OER

Four Fours Challenge

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at the number patterns created when tins are stacked in different arrangements. The aim of the unit is for students to keep track of the numbers involved by drawing up a table of values. They are then encouraged to...
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Curated OER

Impossible Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners distinguish between possible and impossible graphs of functions, and to learn why some graphs are impossible. They have practiced plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane
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Curated OER

Using Trigonometry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the use of trigonometry to find unknown sides and angles in right-angled triangles, taking the concepts that were developed in the previous unit and looking at different ways of practicing the new skills. Students...
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Curated OER

Graphing Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students review the principles of graphing linear functions. They discuss plotting points on a coordinate plane, solving using a table, and then graphing. Students solve problems and determine the slope of the line, y-intercept and if...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mean, Median, and Mode

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice using the LIST key on graphing calculators using the proper syntax. They work with the functions of mean, median, and mode in a teacher led lesson and then with a partner on a second data set. They follow...
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial for students new to algebra provides explanations, definitions, examples, and practice problems. The practice tests cover topics such as real numbers, fractions, equations, graphing, and exponents.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Easy Algebra Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you need practice solving algebra equations? This Rags to Riches game is for you! This site has a game show format. There are hints to help you narrow down your choice of answers.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Through this tutorial, you'll learn strategies and definitions that will help you solve linear equations. Example problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises with answers and explanations make this resource perfect for...
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Other

Dans Math: Lessons: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of basic algebra concepts complete with definitions, explanations, and examples. Topics include simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial on graphing lines. The site discusses how to determine if an equation is linear and gives step-by-step examples of how to graph a line given its algebraic form.
Activity
Saddleback College

Algebra2 Go: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The resource consists of comprehensive notes, videos, and worksheets through which students can review algebra concepts.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
An exercise on solving a quadratic equation by applying the method of factoring by grouping. Begin by clicking on "show scratchpad."
Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Variable Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial that covers evaluating and simplifying different types of expressions. Find definitions and examples of exponential notation, order of operations, variables, and algebraic expressions, and complete practice exercises through...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Tennessee Algebra I Gateway Learning Check Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this Learn Check at the beginning or end of class as a review for the TN Algebra I Gateway Exam.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Intercepts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to find the x and y intercepts of a linear function, to graph the function using the intercepts, and to graph vertical and horizontal lines. The tutorial offers many examples with clear step-by-step examples.
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Shapes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this virtual, double pan balance and explore what shapes and amounts of shape balance each other. Great introduction to beginning algebra concepts.
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Math Planet

Math Planet: Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
The absolute value of a number a is written as |a| and represents the distance between a and 0 on a number line. An absolute value equation is an equation that contains an absolute value expression. The equation |x|= a has two solutions...