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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles
Students add and subtract polynomials. For this algebra lesson, students use algebra tiles to perform operation of polynomials. They model their problems and understand how to combine like terms using tiles.
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Rate of Change
Eleventh graders solve problems dealing with rate of change. In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders graph their rate of change problems and analyze it comparing their data with each other. They solve problems dealing with...
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Freckle Face
Students collect and record data. In this early data analysis lesson, students gather data about their partners face. As a class, the students use tally marks and pictographs to record the data and answer question about the information...
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Introduction to Economics
Students develop the concept of supply and demand. In this economics lesson, students listen to a lecture and take notes on supply and demand. Students create a coherent set of notes about supply and demand.
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Topic 5: Running the Business
Young scholars explore the concept of running a business. For this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Young scholars market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results
Young scholars construct spreadsheets from raw data. In this spreadsheet construction activity, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Young scholars familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
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Functions and Graphing
Graphing functions in a real world application makes math come to life. Learners graph points on a coordinate plane and identify various points on a graph by working through a set of real world problems. This is a perfect review exercise.
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Conversions That Make Cents
Eighth graders practice calculating problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They estimate solutions to algebraic problems. They also graph their solutions.
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Conjectures and Conclusions
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment
Young scholars develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish. In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment.
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Batteries in Series
Eighth graders examine batteries in a series circuit and the associated voltage. They determine, through inquiry and problem solving, that the total voltage of batteries in a series is the sum of the voltage of each battery. They design...
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Penny Drive
In this analyzing data instructional activity, students examine information regarding a penny drive and respond to 6 short answer questions pertaining to the data.
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Introduction to Linear Functions
Students are introduced to the basic ideas needed for understanding linear functions.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve
Learners explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Learners use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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"Like Terms", I Add Them
Ninth graders add and subtract polynomials. In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders work practice problems as they view a PowerPoint presentation of the lesson plan. Both the horizontal and vertical methods of addition and...
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Box Plots on the TI-83 Calculator
Eighth graders research box plots on the Internet. They gather real life statistics and analyze the collected statistics by making multiple box plots on the TI-83 calculator.
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Variable Expressions
In this variable expressions worksheet, students solve variable expressions. They write algebraic expressions. This one-page worksheet contains 10 multiple-choice problems. Answers are provided.
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Graphing Inequalities and Shading
Students graph and shade inequalities. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph inequalities using the slope-intercept form. They shade the side of the line that is the solution and identify the domain and range.
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Comparing Sets
Students count back with cubes to model subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students compare sets of problems and record their results in a table.
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Discovering the Linear Relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Middle schoolers discover the linear relationship between degrees Farenheit and degrees Celsius. They manually compute the slope and y-intercept of the line passing through points. They convert Celsius to Fahrenheit degrees.
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Equivalent Fractions
Students describe importance of fractions in everyday life by identifying equivalent fractions and manipulating pizza pieces to show examples of equivalent fractions, and demonstrate knowledge of how whole can be divided into equal-sized...
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Graphing Solutions To Inequalities On A Number Line
Eighth graders graph solutions to problems on a number line. After discussing algebraic expressions, 8th graders discuss how to solve them using an inequality. They observe examples and then work problems at their desks and on the...
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Ratio and Proportion: Write and Interpret
For this ratio and proportion worksheet, students explore example problems. Afterwards, they read story problems and use ratios and proportions to find the solution. This three-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems,
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Multiple Choice Inequalities
In this inequality instructional activity, students solve 10 multiple choice inequality problems. Students determine solutions to inequalities and write linear inequalities given word problems.