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CCSS Math Activities

Ferris Wheel

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Wheel the resource right into your classroom. Young mathematicians use given dimensions of a Ferris wheel to write a height versus time function. They use their functions to answer a set of questions about the Ferris wheel.
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 7: Structure of Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The structure of an expression is a descriptive feature. Learners build a solid understanding of quadratic functions using an analysis of expressions in different forms. The seventh module in a series of nine includes 12 lessons...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

National Debt and Wars

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Take a functional approach to the national debt. Learners collect information about the national debt by decade and plot the data. They determine whether an exponential curve is a good fit for the data by comparing the percent changes...
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Balanced Assessment

Vacation in Bramilia

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
This performance task gives the population model of different types of flies and asks scholars to analyze the two populations. After interpreting the functions individually, participants compare the two populations and find the time...
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Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 4)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This fourth of twelve units in a series continues the investigation of functions through equations and inequalities. However, the modular nature of the lessons in the section make this an excellent resource for any curriculum...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Linear, Quadratic, and Cubic Models: The Box Model

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Models make math manageable. Individuals investigate a cubic function that models the volume of a cube through the interactive.
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American Statistical Association

What Fits?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better...
Organizer
SHS Algebra

Linear vs. Exponential Functions Tasks

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Your algebra learners will enjoy the real-life application of the three tasks presented here. They complete a table and a graph comparing the two options presented. One option is linear, while the other is exponential. After coming up...
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Flipped Math

Calculus AB/BC - Approximating a Function's Value Using Local Linearity

For Students 10th - 12th
No need to be exact every time. Pupils watch an engaging video on approximating function values. They see how to write the equation of a tangent line, use it to calculate approximations, and then determine whether it is an overestimate...
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Curated OER

Graphing Quadratic Functions in Vertex or Intercept Form

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Here is a study guide that breaks graphing quadratic functions into three simple steps. Quadratic functions in vertex and intercept form are included. Use during a lesson or afterward for skills practice. Note: Make sure your class has...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Exponential Decay: Cool Sunglasses

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Who wouldn't want to wear four pairs of sunglasses? Each pair of sunglasses reduces the percent of incoming light by one-half. An interactive tutorial helps young mathematicians build a graph that models this scenario. They...
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target E

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils rewrite expressions in equivalent forms to identify key features. They use the vertex and factored forms of quadratic expressions to identify the extrema and intercepts. To finish the installment of the Claim 1 Item Slide Show...
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Curated OER

Function or Not a Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Graphing linear equations on the TI is easy! Through examination of graphs and identification if it is a function or not, this lesson can relate to the real world.
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Curated OER

Exercise Set 1.4: Operations on Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this composition functions worksheet, students solve 54 short answer problems.  Students find the composition of functions such as f of g and f + g.  Students find the domain of various functions.
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Curated OER

Linear and Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They take the square roots of both side of each equation then graph both the linear and quadratic functions. There are a total of 84 problems...
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Curated OER

Differentiating Special Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this differentiating special functions worksheet, learners solve and complete 5 various types of problems. First, they differentiate each of the given functions. Then, students complete the table using a calculator and plot the points...
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Curated OER

Continuity and Limits

For Students 11th - 12th
In this continuity and limits worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they determine which of the limits shown exist and then, evaluate them. They also find which functions are continuous at a given...
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Curated OER

Functions and Differentiation

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students identify functions based on different Theorems as it relates to calculus and the Fundamental Theorem. There are 13 questions dealing with differentiation and trigonometric graphs.
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Curated OER

Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree.  Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few...
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Curated OER

Exploring Power Functions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians learn to write algebraic equations. They solve and graph different polynomial functions with different powers. They then graph radicals and identify the domain and range.
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Curated OER

Subtracting from Ten: Using Math with Music

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore basic math functions by singing with their classmates. For this addition and subtraction lesson, students sing the song "5 Green and Speckled Frogs"and complete a list of subtraction problems. Students complete a...
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Curated OER

Math 155 - Fall 2002 Worksheet 3: Continuity

For Students 11th - 12th
In this continuity worksheet, students solve 5 short answer problems about continuity.  Students determine where functions are continuous and find the limits of functions at points of discontinuity.
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Curated OER

Exponential Functions f(x) = abx

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define exponential functions and graph the equation. In this algebra lesson, students discuss exponential growth and decay as they graph their functions. They differentiate between the base of growth and decay.
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Curated OER

Quadratic Functions

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students graph quadratic functions and identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, maximum and minimum and intercepts. There are 7 questions.

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