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Be the Kiwi

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze linear equation. In this algebra lesson, students analyze and graph data. They solve problems involving linear equations and graph lines using the slope and y intercept.
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Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Adjust this lesson to fit either beginning or more advanced learners. Build a scatter plot, determine appropriate model (linear, quadratic, exponential), and then extend to evaluate the model with residuals. This problem uses real-world...
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Solving Systems of Equations by graphing for Algebra One

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students watch the teacher demonstrate on an overhead projector how to graph various equations before the students try them on their own. They start with pencil and paper; once they grasp the concept they move on to punching in the...
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Exploring Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders follow the teacher as they enter information into the graphing calculator. They investigate different graphs to explain the slope of a line, the y intercept, and parallel lines.
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Factors, Zeros, and Solutions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Factors, zeros, and solutions, oh my! Don't let your classes become overwhelmed with the vocabulary. An engaging lesson helps learners make a connection between factors, zeros, and solutions. Pupils explore the relationship between the...
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Two-Variable Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Here is an engaging lesson plan on solving equations with two variables. Have the class rewrite linear equations in the slope intercept form, y=mx + b. They graph the lines using the slope and y-intercepts.
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Introduction to the Oscilloscope as a Voltmeter

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students measure the electric potential of 9 volt batteries using oscilloscopes. They draw a diagram of the front panel of the oscilloscope, conduct the experiment, and create a graph of voltage versus the number of batteries.
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Algebra: Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars draw graphs of linear equations using the slope intercept form. Upon completion of various problems, students record their answers on the board and explain the solutions to classmates. Young scholars take a test over...
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Mobile vs. Money

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the internet and use the information they find to plot straight line graphs. They use graphs to make comparisons of the various packages offered. Students interpret graphs and solve problems based on varying parameters.
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Linear Functions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear functions worksheet, students define 5 terms. They solve 6 problems for the specified term. Students graph 3 linear equations. They write the equations for 14 problems using the given information. There are 28 problems in...
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Seven Advanced Algebra Problem Sets

For Students 11th - 12th
For this advanced algebra worksheet, students solve seven problem sets covering: linear equations, arithmetic sequence, slope, point-slope, median, linear system, substitution method and the elimination method. 
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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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Mathematical Techniques - Basic Graphing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students are introduced to significant figures and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. In a group, they practice plotting data points from a table to a graph and labeling all axes. They calculate the slope and y-intercept and...
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Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus activity, 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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Seeing is Believing: Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. For this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.
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Writing Equations from a Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use coordinates in a table to write equations. In this algebra lesson, students discuss rate of change as it relates to slope and x and y values. They plot the points from a table to graph their lines and write an equation for...
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AP Calculus Practice Exam

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students solve functions by taking the derivative of the equations. There are 28 questions using logs and trig functions.
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Hit Me If You Can!

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the slope as being positive,negative or undefined. They differentiate between different quadrants on a coordinate plane.
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Let's Go Slopey

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners create a table of values to graph a line. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the slope and intercept of a linear equation. They use a Ticalculator to graph their function.
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve and graph linear equations. They differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. There are 35 questions about graphing.
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Topic 2.4 - Writing Linear Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this linear equation activity, students solve 18 problems regarding slope-intercept, linear equations, parallel lines and perpendicular lines.
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Price of Apples- Linear Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners collect data and create a graph. For this algebra lesson, students describe functions graphically, algebraically and verbally. They identify functions as being independent and dependent using variables.
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The Definition Derivative

For Students Higher Ed
In this derivative worksheet, students evaluate limits, factor equations, and calculate the given function. They determine the derivative of a function and plot it on a graph. This four-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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My Peanut Butter is Better Than Yours!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of statistical data. In this statistical data lesson plan, students read an article about the dangers of peanut butter to those who are allergic. Students perform a taste test of two different brands of...