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Finding the Vertex of a Quadratic Function
Students solve quadratic equations and identify the vertex. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the different properties of a parabola. They graph the functions using the vertex and intercepts.
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A Fishy Tale
Eighth graders do a research project on a particular species of Atlantic seafood and record and graph information pertaining to commercial landings of that species of seafood. They use a website and an Appleworks spreadsheet.
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Graphing Square Root
In this algebra worksheet, students graph square root functions. They use translation to move the graph around. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Heartbeat Project
Pupils enter information about their heartbeats into a spreadsheet. They construct data displays and calculate statistics. They describe and justify their conclusions from the data collected.
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Lyrics Statistics
Students describe, analyze and generalize relationships, patterns, functions using words. symbols, variables, tables and graphs.
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Data Collection and Presentation
High schoolers concentrate on discrete quantiative data. They are shown that the vertical line diagram as a more appropriate way to present discrete quantiative data then bar charts. Students work as a group to help with the...
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Understanding Equations of Functions
Students write equations for different functions. For this algebra lesson, students observe data and find the function that goes along with that data. The identify the line of best fit.
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Infinite Limits and Horizontal Asymptotes
In this infinite limit worksheet, students compute horizontal and vertical asymptotes. They use trigonometric functions to find the limits of functions and compare results. This two-page worksheet contains examples and explanations and...
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Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool
Young scholars use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
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Fast Food: You Can Choose!
Students research the nutritional value of fast food. They assess which fast foods are best and worst to eat. They organize their data into tables and graphs and explain their findings to other students.
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Analyzing Data Sets
In this analyzing data sets instructional activity, 11th graders solve and complete 35 various types of problems that include the analysis of data given. First, they determine the equation that best describes the data shown in a table....
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Parabolas
High schoolers investigate parabolas and their equations. In this parabolas and their equations lesson, students graph quadratic equations on their graphing calculator. High schoolers find the axis of symmetry of a...
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Where Should They Hold the Fundraising Party?
Pupils explore financial applications of linear functions. As they investigate the steps necessary to plan a fundraising event, learners explore minimizing cost and maximizing profits.
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Exploring Exponential Models
Explore the difference between exponential growth and decay with this worksheet. Use tables, graphs, and algebraic methods to gain insight. The notion of an asymptote is also introduced.
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What's My Pattern?
Students recognize, describe and extend patterns in three activities. They organize data, find patterns and describe the rule for the pattern as well as use the graphing calculator to graph the data to make and test predictions. In the...
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Introduction to Fractals: Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion.
This lesson introduces students to the ideas involved in understanding fractals. They develop a sense of infinity, self-similarity and recursion and
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Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game
Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
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Lessen the Loan
Middle-schoolers explore the concept linear equations. They use the internet to navigate through videos and problems. Pupils problem solve to determine rates of change, slope, and x and y-intercepts.
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Patterns, Relations, and Functions
Students investigate the patterns of different data sets of numbers. They use critical thinking skills in order to find the missing numbers in any given set. This lesson plan helps to develop the skill of number sense.
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Lab Sheet: Exponential Growth and Decay
In this exponential worksheet, students gather information from an experiment and plot the data in a scatter plot. Using given formulas, they plot an equation of a line and then compare the graphs. Students observe exponential growth...
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Questionnaires and Analysis
Students, review the techniques and different types of data analysis as well as how they are expressed, identify why facts and data are needed in conclusion of a questionnaire. The concepts of qualitative and quantitative data are...
Virginia Department of Education
Linear Modeling
An inquiry-based algebra lesson explores real-world applications of linear functions. Scholars investigate four different situations that can be modeled by linear functions, identifying the rate of change, as well as the...
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Medical Insurance 3
Create a technical report explaining the components of a medical plan through a function. The project-based learning activity gives a medical insurance scenario that young mathematicians model using piecewise functions. Their analyses...
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Multiple Representations of Limits
After an introductory activity to demonstrate the theory of a limit, additional activities approach a limit from graphical, numerical, and algebraic methods. The activity looks at the multiple ways of understanding and evaluating a...