Center for Mathematics and Technology
Whole Numbers: Using an Area Model to Explain Multiplication
There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...
Curated OER
Factoring Trinomials
Young scholars factor trinomials using specific steps. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor polynomials following the steps on a smart instructional activity. They review important vocabulary to help with solving the...
EngageNY
Equivalent Rational Expressions
Rational expressions are just fancy fractions! Pupils apply fractions concepts to rational expressions. They find equivalent expressions by simplifying rational expressions using factoring. They include limits to the domain of the...
Curated OER
Worksheet Chapter 5 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate algebraic expressions, simplify exponents, write numbers in scientific notation, perform division of equations, and find the area of given problems. This worksheet contains 75 problems and an...
Curated OER
Unit Plan On Quadratic Equations
Young scholars explore a variety of ways of solving quadratic equations. Students choose from graphing, factoring, finding square roots, completing the square and using the Quadratic formula. They ponder in the end on polynomial equations.
Virginia Department of Education
Rational Expressions
Demonstrate the progression of operations with rational expressions through a multi-day instructional activity, equipped with worksheets for each day. High schoolers develop the concepts needed to perform operations with rational...
Curated OER
Rational Expressions: Simplifying
This two-day activity will help the class simplifying rational expressions. It also has an emphasis on understanding when a rational expression is undefined. The activity contains powerpoint presentations, worksheets, and answer key.
Curated OER
The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions
Students use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
Curated OER
Model Data with Quadratic Functions
Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes, Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial Ii
This task is intended to help students see more clearly the link between factorization of polynomials and zeroes of polynomial functions. The argument here generalizes to show that a polynomial of degree d can have at most d roots....
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr: Zeroes & Factorization: Non Polynomial
The goal of this task is to show via a concrete example that the property of polynomials is not shared by all functions when zero is involved. Aligns with A-APR.B.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes and Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial
This is the first of a series of problems building to an understanding of an important property of polynomial functions, that a polynomial of degree d can have at most d roots. Aligns with A-APR.B.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes and Factorization of a General Polynomial
In this task, students investigate the properties of a polynomial of degree d > 0. The task relates to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Aligns with A-APR.B.2.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Factoring Fanatic
This activity is designed to give students practice in "finding" the correct factors to use when attempting to factor a trinomial. The students are provided with a Tic-Tac sheet to help them discover the relationship or pattern between...
Google
Google for Education: Measuring Complexity of Function or Algorithm
In this lesson, students learn how to measure the complexity of the function or algorithm in a math problem and understand how this applies to real world situations.