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Curated OER

Functions and the Vertical Line Test

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of functions. In this function lesson, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Learners use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of graphs.
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Curated OER

Bouncing Ball Experiment

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students collect data for a bouncing ball and select one bounce to analyze. They explore the relationship between velocity, position and acceleration. They seek out connections between the graphs and the physical motion of the ball.
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Curated OER

Iterating the Function and Complex Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the end behavior of polynomial graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor and solve quadratic and complex equations. They factor out negative roots and identify the real and imaginary parts of an equation.
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Curated OER

Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?

For Teachers 10th
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
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Curated OER

Vertical and Horizontal Translations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze function graphs.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus instructional activity, students investigate the graph of a function as they determine to which family of functions it belongs, determine the parent function and...
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Curated OER

Get a Half-life!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore decay functions and the half-life of a substance. Through an M&M activity with calculators, students collect and graph data. They determine the linear, quadratic and exponential functions of the graph. High...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ellipse

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of ellipses including finding the center, vertices's, foci and eccentricity. They assess how to graph elliptical functions and solve application problems involving ellipses. This assignment is to be completed...
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Curated OER

An Introdcution to Derive

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore Derive.  In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate the menus and tools available in Derive.  In addition to the familiarization part of the lesson, students investigate Pascal’s Triangle,...
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Curated OER

Introduction To Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define a functions and solve problems using functions. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate functions from non-functions. They differentiate between polynomials of higher degrees.
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Curated OER

Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate logarithms.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders explore the properties of logarithms that are used to simplify expression and solve equations.  Students confirm their conjectures regarding the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

The Composition of Seawater

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars explore the concept of finding the composition of seawater.  For this finding the composition of seawater instructional activity, students make a saturated salt water solution.  Young scholars discuss why there...
Unit Plan
EngageNY

Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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EngageNY

Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
If you can multiply binomials, you can factor trinomials! This is the premise for a activity on factoring. Pupils look for patterns in the binomials they multiply and apply them in reverse. Examples include leading coefficients of...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Building Functions: Composition of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Hammer away at building different types of functions. An engaging lesson builds on learners' knowledge of domain and range to create an understanding of composite functions. Young scholars learn to write composite functions...
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Curated OER

How Has Math Evolved?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders pick a topic or person to research related to the history of mathematics. They brainstorm and create a concept map, using the multimedia software inspiration, about what they are researching and want to examine. They then...
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Curated OER

Growing Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the equation to represent a circle. In this algebra lesson, students review properties of conics and how they are related. they use a robot to create a visual of circles and their application to the real world.
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Curated OER

Translating Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. They select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square Milk Bottle Crates

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars attempt a problem that Students has the potential to have more than one solution. Hence the problem is accessible to a wide range of young scholars. The problem is essentially about finding patterns and this is typical of...
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Curated OER

Rows of Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students generate patterns from a structured situation, find a rule for the general term, and express it in words and symbols. They also devise and use problem solving strategies in a systematic way.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Poppy Meets Pythagoras

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find connections between numbers in a table; use Pythagoras' theorem in a general algebraic form; and measure accurately from a scale drawing to find a method that might enable the helicopter to land inside a rectangular...
Primary
J Coffman

Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Modeling Data With Quadratics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners explore quadratic functions and their graphs. Vocabulary, examples, methods, and a quiz are included.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exploring Quadratic Data With Transformation Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students practice with the parameters of the vertex form of the parabola and their effect on the shape of the curve. They use this concept to find a quadratic model. They also use translation and dilation to change the general parabola.
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Other

Desmos: Quadratic Bundle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A collection of activities where students investigate quadratic relationships. Activities explore uses of quadratic relationships, features of parabolas and how to describe them, graphing quadratic functions, a marble activity with...
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the world of quadratic functions in this mini-lesson. Learn about the graphs of quadratic functions, quadratic functions formula, and other interesting facts. You can also try your hand at solving a few interesting practice...