EngageNY
Linear Systems in Three Variables
Put all that algebra learning to use! Using algebraic strategies, learners solve three-variable systems. They then use the three-variable systems to write a quadratic equation given three points on the parabola.
Flipping Physics
AP Physics 1: Simple Harmonic Motion Review
Does your class feel unprepared for the upcoming exam? Use this video to review the simple harmonic motion concepts that will appear on the AP Physics exam. While maintaining interest and a fast pace, the presenter not only reviews the...
Noyce Foundation
Pizza Crusts
Enough stuffed crust to go around. Pupils calculate the area and perimeter of a variety of pizza shapes, including rectangular and circular. Individuals design rectangular pizzas with a given area to maximize the amount of crust and do...
EngageNY
Modeling Relationships with a Line
What linear equation will fit this data, and how close is it? Through discussion and partner work, young mathematicians learn the procedure to determine a regression line in order to make predictions from the data.
EngageNY
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 2)
If you can multiply binomials, you can factor trinomials! This is the premise for a instructional activity on factoring. Pupils look for patterns in the binomials they multiply and apply them in reverse. Examples include leading...
EngageNY
The Most Important Property of Logarithms
Won't the other properties be sad to learn that they're not the most important? The 11th installment of a 35-part module is essentially a continuation of the previous lesson, using logarithm tables to develop properties. Scholars...
Kenan Fellows
Math Made Simple as 1-2-3: Simplified Educational Approach to Algebra
Writing an equation of a line is as easy as m and b. A lesson presentation gives individuals different strategies for writing equations of lines. Some items provide a slope and a point while others provide two points. Whatever the given,...
College Board
AP Calculus: Slope Fields
Ready to field questions about slope fields? An article on AP® Calculus teaching methods describes how to teach about slope fields to solve differential equations. It gives some sample problems to consider with the class and how to...
Curated OER
Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
Curated OER
Comparison of Snow Cover on Different Continents
Students use the Live Access Server (LAS) to form maps and a numerical text file of snow cover for each continent on a particular date. They analyze the data for each map and corresponding text file to determine an estimate of snow cover...
Curated OER
Discovering Pi
Sixth graders measure circumference and diameter to the nearest eighth of an inch, record measurements on a spreadsheet, and use the internet to complete a "scavenger hunt" of facts concerning pi.
Curated OER
Extrema on an Interval
Learners explore maximum and minimum points, slopes and tangents. In this Pre-Calculus lesson, students solve optimization problems and find rates of change.
Curated OER
Slope Fields
Students create and analyze slope fields. For this calculus lesson, students create a visual of differential equations. They use the Ti Navigator to create slope fields.
Curated OER
Dead Body Math
Students solve the mystery of dead Mr. Potato Head using physics and algebra. They discuss Newton's Law of cooling as it applies to the mystery scenario involving a cooling baked potato as the "victim". They manipulate algebraic...
Curated OER
Mini Exam on Calculus
In this calculus instructional activity, students differentiate equations and calculate rate of change. They find the area and volume under a curve. There are 18 questions on this test.
Curated OER
Adhesives: How Sticky is Your Tape?
Students test the adhesive strength of different tapes. In this adhesive activity, students conduct an experiment to test the shear strength of the adhesives, take measurements, record data, and draw conclusions to explain each product's...
Curated OER
A Simple Model for Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
In this atmospheric carbon dioxide worksheet, students use two diagrams to solve 6 problems about atmospheric carbon dioxide. One diagram shows the Keeling Curve and the other shows sources of carbon and the natural and anthropogenic...
Curated OER
Math Today - World Population Milestones
Students use the data from USA TODAY Snapshot "World population milestones" to explore and explain the trends in the world population.
Curated OER
Summer 1999, MA 123: Cumulative Review
In this math activity, students work to complete the review for a final part of an Algebra II class. The sheet has review problems.
Curated OER
Worksheet 29 Spring 1999
In this math worksheet, students describe in terms of reflections what happens to a point when (r, θ) in polar coordinates changes. They also discuss the concept of symmetry.
Curated OER
The Calculus Whiz Who Loved Candy
Students develop an equation for finding the volume of a commonly known piece of candy (M&M, Hershey's Kiss, Tootsie Roll Pop, Life Saver, etc.) by using calculus.
Curated OER
Numerical Analysis
In this math learning exercise, students practice analyzing root finding algorithms, Newton-Raphson and secant. They use the examples to master the concepts.
Curated OER
Sixteen Multiple Choice AP Calculus AB Exam Practice Questions
In this AP Calculus AB Exam worksheet, students answer sixteen multiple choice questions in preparation for the AP Exam. These questions include many topics covered on the exam.
Curated OER
Worksheet 27
In this math activity, students use substitution to change into an external of one variable. They also use the method of Lagrange multipliers.