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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Closed Set

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives four different definitions of a closed set in mathematics. Each of the definitions has at least one link for further clarification. The site also expresses which of these definitions is most commonly encountered.
Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Thoughts on Teaching Perm. And Combin.

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An article written for teachers with recommendations on how to present permutations, combinations, and the binomial theorem to students. It contains both useful suggestions about order of presentation and many class examples. A good...
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Math Topics: Topology: Knot Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of sites on the topic of Knot Theory. Links to dozens of sites are provided which take the user from the basic definition of KT, through to detailed Applet programs which create knots on the spot. NOTE: Some links...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Optimization

For Students 10th - 12th
Optimizations problems with examples, solutions, and links to further explain methods to solve.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Jim Wilson: Vertex Edge Connection

For Students 10th - 12th
Explanation of adjacency matrix and how to construct them with examples.
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Success Link

Success Link: Exploring Limits and Recursive Sequences

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A well laid-out lesson plan that uses a classroom simulation to show the medicine level in the body over a period of time. Students track on a chart the process of intake/elimination and problem solve what happens to the medicine over time.
Website
Math2

Math2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Data Types

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The University of Illinois provides this site that is helpful because of the various kinds of data that can be collected. This lesson plan helps students differentiate between qualitative, quantitative, and many other types of data.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Applied Mathematics Topics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Over a dozen topics in the field of Applied Mathematics are explored here. Each link contained detailed explanations of the area in question, along with examples and sketches that both teachers and students will find helpful.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Dna Sequencing Alignment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson has student find the level of similarity between two different-length strands of DNA. Connections to Djikstra's algorithm are mentioned, and students learn more to follow careful...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Percolation Theory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the chaotic topic of Percolation Theory, in which the major question is "Can you get there from here?" Students use their calculators extensively in their...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Inequality Graphing App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity investigates the use of the Inequality Graphing App of the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus to solve a linear programming problem.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Matrix Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The topic summary outlines matrix algebra. Some topics reviewed are operations with matrices, matrix inverse, and algebra of matrices. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: The Fundamental Counting Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a tutorial on the fundamental counting principle that includes many examples and sample problems.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Seven Bridges of Konigsberg

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site introduces the seven bridges of Konigsberg problem, a classic graph theory problem solved by the mathematician Euler in the 18th century.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Graph Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides an introduction and overview of graph theory. In addition to introducing the basic terms, there are related links to classic problems in graph theory such as the traveling salesman problem and Dijkstra's algorithm.
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Other

Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Chip Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Museum of American History's Chip Collection consists of individual donations of objects, images and documentation that traces the history of integrated circuits. Scroll down to explore the details of this unique research...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Probability: Probability Distribution Grades 9 10

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers probability distributions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Statistics: Line Graphs Grades 9 10

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Make a line graph to display data over time.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices and Technology

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers using a graphing calculator and matrices to solve a system of equations.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Annotation 2: Article Ii: Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining how the electoral college system works in American politics.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Guarding the Goods (Part Ii)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the Art Gallery problem, in which guards must be placed so that an entire area is guarded. This lesson may be used concurrently with Guarding the Goods...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Guarding the Goods (Part I)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the Art Gallery Problem, in which the number of guards necessary to guard a two-dimensional space (the "art gallery") must be found. This lesson keeps the...

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