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EngageNY

Nonlinear Models in a Data Context

For Teachers 8th Standards
How well does your garden grow? Model the growth of dahlias with nonlinear functions. In the lesson, scholars build on their understanding of mathematical models with nonlinear models. They look at dahlias growing in compost and...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 8th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 8th graders write the equation of a line given two points and given a linear equation determine the slope, x-intercept, y-intercept, and graph the line.  The five page worksheet contains ten...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Algebra I worksheet, students determine the graph of the equation of a line.    Students determine the x- and y-intercepts and graph. The three page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are not...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations and Their Graphs

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve problems involving interpreting the slope of a linear equation as a rate of change.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of seven multiple choice and free response...
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Mt. San Antonio Collage

Test 1: Functions and Their Graphs

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Save the time creating an assessment because these function problems should do the trick. With 10 multi-part questions, they each focus on a different topic including radical, polynomial, linear and piecewise functions. The majority of...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders write the equation of a line given a table, the slope and a point, or two points.  The three page worksheet contains eleven problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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Curated OER

Linear Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this linear function worksheet, students write the equation of a line, identify the slope, distance and midpoints. This one-page worksheet contains seven problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

Higher Order Taylor Polynomials

For Students Higher Ed
In this polynomial activity, students approximate values of linearly using the tangent line. They use first and second-degree polynomials to find the equation of a line tangent to a graph. Students explore Taylor's Theorem. This...
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Curated OER

Activity #3 Finding Mass

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use graph paper to construct a graph and determine the slope of a straight line. They determine the weight (mass) of paper clips with a pan balance. Pupils weigh an unknown number of paper clips, and to interpret the graph to...
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Curated OER

Quiz: Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit

For Students 8th - 11th
In this scatter plots and line of best fit worksheet, students create scatter plots from given sets of data. They answer questions concerning the scatter plot. Students write the equation of a line, identify the type of correlation...
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Curated OER

Perpendicular Lines in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the relationship between perpendicular and parallel lines on a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate lines based on their slopes.
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Curated OER

Lines in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph lines in a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students graph lines on a coordinate plane, and identify the slope. They classify the lines as parallel or perpendicular and write an equation of a given line.
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Curated OER

Slopes, Slope-Intercept Form, Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the...
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Curated OER

Perpendicular and Angle Bisectors

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems that are based on the theorems associated with perpendicular and angle bisectors of a triangle.  An application on the coordinate plane is included.  The one page...
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Curated OER

Earth's Rotation Changes and the Length of the Day

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Earth's rotation and day length worksheet, students are given a table with the period of geological time, the age of the Earth and the total days per year. Students calculate the number of hours per day in each geological era,...
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Curated OER

Slope

For Students 7th - 8th
In this slope worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they find the slopes of the lines passing through each sets of coordinate pairs. Then, students find the parameter so that the line passing...
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Kenan Fellows

Density

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Most scholars associate density with floating, but how do scientists determine the exact density of an unknown liquid? The third lesson plan in a seven-part series challenges scholars to find the mass and volume of two unknown liquids....
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Curated OER

Linear Regression and Correlation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners explore scatter plots. In this linear regression lesson, groups of pupils graph scatter plots and then find the line of best fit. They identify outliers and explain the correlation. Each group summarizes and shares their...
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Curated OER

Barbie Bungee

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers collect and analyze their data. In this statistics lesson, pupils analyze graphs for linear regression as they discuss the relationship of the function to the number of rubber bands and the distance of the...
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EngageNY

Making Scale Drawings Using the Parallel Method

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How many ways can you create a dilation? Many! Individuals strengthen their understanding of dilations by using various methods to create them. The new technique builds on pupils' understanding of the ratio method. Using the ratio,...
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Balanced Assessment

On Averages and Curves

For Students 11th - 12th
Determine the average on a curve. The class finds graphical representations of averages and expresses them both symbolically and on the graph. The assessment requires class members to justify using average to describe graphs.
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Curated OER

Robot Ramps

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students write the slope of a linear equation. In this algebra lesson, students follow a robot along a coordinate plane and create an equation to represent the ramp created. They identify the points the ramp passes through.
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Curated OER

Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils discuss methods to solve equations and inequalities with one variable. As a review, they write Addition and Subtraction properties of equality and Multiplication and Division properties of equality. Students graph points, write...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 3 - Velocity, Movement

For Teachers Higher Ed
For 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.