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Worksheet 3 - Velocity, Movement

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this velocity worksheet, students determine the distance traveled when an object is moving in a straight line. Students graph functions and determine the slope of the line. This two-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Standard Linear Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
Worksheet
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Using Linear Models

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders examine models whose behavior can be described by a linear function.  The four page worksheet contains explanation of topic, three guided problems, and eight practice problems. ...
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2 X 2 Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve 2 X 2 systems graphically and algebraically. They investigate parallel systems. They solve application problems using 2 X 2 systems.
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Straight Line Motion in Two Parts

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars describe and quantify the motion of toy cars. In this motion instructional activity, students observe a battery powered toy car on a flat surface and a standard toy car on a sloped surface. They write their observations,...
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Multiple Representations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Every topic or subject has its own special jargon. Learners work on their math vocabulary as it relates to basic algebra terms. They define and identify function, functional notation, ordered pairs, rate of change, slope,...
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Two Investigations of Cubic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through learning about cubic functions, students graph cubic functions on their calculator.  Students determine the local maximum and minimum points and the tangent line from the x-intercept to a point on the cubic function. ...
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Derivative – Standard Definition

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Making a clear connection to algebra concepts helps learners understand the definition of a derivative. The lesson plan begins with looking at limits of simple linear and rational functions, and leads to the definition of...
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Texas Instruments

TI-Nspire™ CAS

For Students 8th - Higher Ed Standards
When it comes to rating educational calculators, this calculator is always near the top of this list. Now it's available as an app. There is a lot of calculator power wrapped up in this app. Not only is this a fully functioning...
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Introduction to Tangent Lines using the TI-Nspire

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars make mathematical argument using the concept of Limit. In this algebra lesson, student calculate the instantaneous rate of change from the linear graph. They use a TI-calculator to create a visual of the graphs.
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Lines in the Plane

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations using the slope intercept form. They classify lines based on their slopes.
Worksheet
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Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students practice solving problems that will be on their calculus exam. They evaluate, take the derivative and find the slope of a tangent line. There are 28 questions.
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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve equations dealing with best fit lines. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems by analyzing data from a scatterplot, and define it as positive, negative or no correlation. They classify slopes the same way as...
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Horizontal and Vertical Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations and graph-their solutions. In this algebra lesson plan, students, identify the type of line using the slope of the equation. They graph and observe their lines.
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Linear Equation Experiments

For Students 8th - 9th
In this linear equation worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...
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Rate of Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students observe and calculate slopes. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph equations and determine the pace at which the slope is changing. They use the navigator to see the change as they graph the lines around.
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Exploring the Area Under a Curve

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using TI-89, mathematicians explore and investigate Riemann sums to estimate the area under the graphs of intervals by drawing and illustrating rectangles. They review and practice the concepts of summation notation and area formulas to...
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Riemann Sums

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Learners calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann Sums to find the area under a curve. They apply the boundaries of intervals as they solve for each area.
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3.14159265

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover the value of Pi.  In this value of Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of various circles on their graphing calculator.  Young scholars find the ratio of the circumference to the...
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Latent Heat of Fusion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct a series of investigation on latent heat of fusion. In this chemistry lesson, students explain how thermal storage systems work. They draw and interpret graphs.
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Approximation of Pi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of Pi.  In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle.  High schoolers record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates.  Students...
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Linear Motion 3

For Students 9th - 12th
In this linear motion worksheet, students answer 11 questions including finding acceleration of moving objects, finding the distance objects travel and finding the time it takes objects to move a particular distance. Students interpret...
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Texas Instruments

Integration By Parts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve problems using integration by parts in this calculus lesson. Learners apply the product rule and integration by parts. They graph the equation and use the TI to observe the integration process.
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Midsegments of Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore the concept of quadrilaterals as they find the midsegments of quadrilaterals using Cabri Jr. on a graphing calculator. They find midpoints, slopes, angles, and distances of lines and angles.