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Section 2.5 - Problem Solving (Part B)
Trying to figure out the perimeter of a geometric figure? Here are a few word problems to set up algebraic equations to solve for perimeter. There are also some word problems to set up algebraic equations to solve for angles in a...
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Using Bar Models to Solve Rate Problems
Pupils visualize distance-rate-time problems by using bar models. The lesson presents examples of four different types of rate problems and shows how they can be solved using bar models and equations. Each example is followed...
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Solving and Graphing Inequalities Joined by “And” or “Or”
Guide your class through the intricacies of solving compound inequalities with a resource that compares solutions of an equation, less than inequality, and greater than inequality. Once pupils understand the differences, the...
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Problems in Mathematical Terms
Whether scholars understand independent and dependent variables depends on you. The 32nd installment of a 36-part series has learners analyze relationships in real-world problems through tables. They determine independent and dependent...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Claim 2
To solve or not to solve that is the problem. A slide presentation of 17 items show different ways that Smarter Balanced assesses Claim 2, problem solving. The items span from sixth and seventh grade concepts to highlight the...
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Kinematics Objectives
Accelerate young physicists' learning with this collection of problem-solving worksheets. Starting off by teaching students to identify the given information and variables in physics problems, this resource goes on to challenge them...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Sorting Equations of Circles 1
Round and round we go. Learners first complete a task on writing equations of circles. They then take part in a collaborative activity categorizing a set of equations for circles based on the radius and center.
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All-in-All Problems
Graphs, functions, symbols, and more! Use these strategies to model everything from the flow of a river to the number of cars passing a toll booth. Presented differently but solved similarly, learners consider five different scenarios...
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Three Forms of an Equation of a Line
An equation is an equation is an equation. Scholars see there are many ways to solve them when they first sort a set of linear equations as written in standard form, point-slope form, or slope-intercept. They then write equations in all...
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Genetic Problems
In a world of DNA testing popularity, understanding how to solve basic genetic problems allows scholars to better understand and interpret test results. They work through many different types of genetic problems using statistics, Punnett...
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Average Rate of Change
The concept of slope gets an approachable, yet theoretical, treatment in a comprehensive algebra activity. The use of functional notation and problem-solving techniques keep the material rigorous, but detailed teaching notes and lots of...
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Quadratic-Linear Systems 2: Solve Systems of Equations Involving One Linear Equation and One Quadratic Equation Algebraically
In this solving systems of quadratic and linear equations, students complete three problems. The first problem asks students to solve a system of two equations. One of the equations is a quadratic and the other is linear. The second two...
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Applications and Problem Solving Using Quadratic Equation
In this problem solving worksheet, students read short statements, translate them into algebraic equations and solve them. They solve 12 equations on this two-page worksheet.
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Systems of Equations - Problem Solving
In this systems of equations worksheet, students translate word problems into algebraic equations. They solve system of equations problems dealing with geometry, money, investment, angles and age problems. This...
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Problem Solving I
In this problem solving worksheet, students estimate possible solutions to given functions. They determine the solution to given equations. This two-page worksheet contains 2 multi-step problems.
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Problem Solving Using Algebraic Equations
In this problem solving learning exercise, students are presented with how four numbers are related and then asked to solve for these four numbers. The solution, using algebraic equations, is provided.
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Difference of Equations
In this difference of equations worksheet, learners solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Solving Linear Systems
In this linear systems activity, 9th graders solve and complete 24 different problems that include solving various linear systems. First, they read through each example and define the two methods described for solving linear systems of...
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Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve each system of equations by graphing on a coordinate plane. Students identify the solution to the equations by the intersection of the two graphs. They also observe that parallel...
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Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution
In this systems of equations instructional activity, students solve equations by substitution. Through substitution, students evaluate equations for both x and y. Answers are given as an ordered pair. This two page instructional...
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Solving Systems of Equations
Students, using algebraic operations, solve and check linear equations. At the beginning of class, they write a paragraph comparing the solving of math problems to solving real life problems. Students observe solving systems of two...
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Graphing Inequalities in Equations
Can a person solve and graph inequalities in one variable? Sounds impossible but it's not! Young mathematicians solve and graph inequalities in algebraic equations. They find a range of possible values for a variable as they solve...
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Quantitative Relationships in Chemical Equations
In this chemical equations worksheet, students balance the equations and then determine the number of moles of product or reactant. This worksheet has 7 problems to solve.
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Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
In this quadratic equation learning exercise, students solve quadratic equations by graphing on a coordinate plane. Given the roots and maximum or minimum points, students graph a quadratic equation. This one-page learning exercise...