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Slopes and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find the slopes of linear functions. In this graphing activity, students analyze linear equations and calculate the slope of the line. They graph a line given the slope and y-intercept.
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Price of Apples- Linear Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect data and create a graph. In this algebra lesson plan, students describe functions graphically, algebraically and verbally. They identify functions as being independent and dependent using variables.
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Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.
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Functions in Motion

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students graph polynomials functions and analyze the end behavior. In this algebra lesson, student differentiate between the different polynomials based on the exponents. They use a TI to help with the graphing.
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The Box Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. For this algebra lesson, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation or not.
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Simple Sequence

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify the nth term in a sequence. In this algebra lesson, students generate sequences given the formula for each sequence. They find the formula given the sequence.
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Investigating Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify properties of parabolas. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the properties of parabolas. They find the roots, vertex and intercepts of a parabola.
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Patterns and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars investigate patterns and functions. In this algebra activity, students examine the repetition of integers and objects. They create formulas for the repetition and identify them as function using equations.
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Is the System Fair?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate shapes and patterns. In this algebra instructional activity, students move from concrete to abstract understanding of shapes and concepts. They use variable to identify the unknown.
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How Far Am I Traveling

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve for missing sides using the Pythagorean theorem. In this algebra lesson, students derive the six trigonometric values using the right triangle. They relate the Pythagorean theorem to the distance formula.
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Representing the Unknown

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student use mental math to solve linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students solve one and two steps equations. They write expressions using variables to identify the unknown.
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Slippery Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define patterns, relation and function. In this algebra lesson, students find the slope of a line and write equations of line. They model the slope using real life scenarios.
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How Do They Relate? Linear Relationship

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect information and use a line to represent it. In this algebra lesson plan, students investigate real world data to see if it makes a line. They graph the line comparing the relationship of the x axis with that of...
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Exponential and Exponents Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using exponential properties. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between exponents, exponential and log functions. They graph their functions using table and exponents.
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Cell Phone Plans

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils relate the use of a cell phone to math. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on the usage of their phones and plot it. They analyze the graph and make predictions based on the rate per minute.
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students construct and solve linear equations. In this algebra activity, students solve equations and graph lines using the slope. They identify the different parts of an equation including the leading coefficient.
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Representing Quadratics

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students represent quadratic equations using different methods. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratics using substitution, elimination and graphing. They relate quadratics to the real world.
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Quadratic Rules and Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify the properties of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. They factor quadratics and identify the zeros of the equations.
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Entrance Ticket

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners collect data on different events and word problems. In this algebra lesson, students use a table to organize their data. They graph their coordinate pairs on a coordinate plane and make predictions.
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How Much Data is That?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students differentiate between exponential and logarithmic functions. In this algebra lesson, students use logarithmic properties to solve equations. They identify growth and decay of graphs.
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Proportions a/b=c/d

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate distance and proportion of objects. In this algebra lesson, students define proportion and how it is used in math. They solve the problem through guided instruction.
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Completing the Square (part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Give classes confidence in completing the square with a resource that develops the process of completing the square of more complex problems, including fractions and values greater than one. It then uses quadratic modeling for...
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The Magic of Algebra: Original Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students participate in a teacher led math "trick." The teacher "reads the mind of the students. The answer to the problem is always 4, and by following the directions, the teacher can guess that students are thinking of Denmark, and...
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2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover and predict patterns in a numerical sequence. Through the Internet and video segments, students begin with basic number patterns and extend their knowledge into higher math skills. They will also create new patterns...