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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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The Derivative

For Students Higher Ed
In this derivative worksheet, students estimate the derivative of given functions. They identify the slope, the rate of change find the slope of a parabola. This two-page worksheet contains definitions, examples and five problems,
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Introduction to Differentiation

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this introduction to differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they use the definition of differentiation to evaluate the derivative of the functions listed. Then, students sketch the...
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Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Pre-algebra pupils examine the rate of change and how we can interpret it as a linear function. They are introduced to slope-intercept equations and graphs. Plenty of instruction is provided along with example problems. Note that even...
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Linear Inequalities - Parallelogram Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use the Geometer's Sketchpad to illustrate possible answers to a parallelogram problem. As a class, they discuss the point-slope and linear equation forms. Individually, students solve their equations and check the results on...
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Epidemic or False Alert?

For Students Higher Ed
In this rate worksheet, students use the SIR model to determine if a disease is spreading at an epidemic rate. They find the slope of a curve and the slope of a line that goes through a given point. This two-page worksheet contains...
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Relating Distance and Velocity Over Time

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the distance and velocity over time. In this algebra activity, students graph a linear function to represent the distance vers time travel. They interpret their graphs and draw conclusion.
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Linear and Nonlinear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify properties of a line. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and nonfunctions. They use the slope and y intercept to graph their lines.
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Using Tiles to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve problems using equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the correct symbols and steps when solving word problems. They graph their lines and analyze the slope using tiles.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students discover patterns in linear equations by playing a dice game to collect data. They graph the data and analyze the patterns of the lines created by the data. The class then compares the individual graphs to evaluate the position...
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Writing Linear Equations in Different Forms

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This activity is jam-packed with linear equations! Learners write equations in slope-intercept form and standard form. Horizontal and vertical lines are included, as well as graphs for several of the problems.  A great way to...
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Linear and Quadratic System

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners find the common point of a linear and quadratic system given a graph of the system. Then they find a specific point located only on the parabola.
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Solving Systems Using Substitution

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Write a math story for a series of problems using given variables. The class writes stories, showing understanding of strategies in compound sentences. They then solve the equations.
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Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the characteristics of logarithmic functions and their relationship to exponential functions. Using the subscriber website Explorelearning.com, pupils observe changes in the input variable and its effect on the graph of...
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A Functional Housing Market

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students access the Internet to search for housing prices in Houston, Texas,(the location can be changed to accommodate any location) and compare the prices to the number of square feet found in the living area of a house.
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Viewing Tubes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete a lab in order to discover if the length of a viewing tube, its diameter, or the distance from an object affect the type of data collected and the resulting graph.
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Mobile vs. Money

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners 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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My Peanut Butter is Better Than Yours!

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

For Students 8th - 9th
In this linear equations instructional activity, students solve 9 different linear equations by applying the point-slope formula in each. First, they determine the linear equation of each. Then, students use the slope and one point of...
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AP Calculus Practice Exam: BC Version - Part A

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students solve 28 multiple choice problems. Students find derivatives, volumes, limits, convergent series, etc.
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Translate Word Phrases and Sentences into Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do...
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Algebra 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study the functional relationships of a variety of problems. In this functional relationship lesson plan, students determine the dependent and independent quantities of a given set of data. Students record the data and...
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Obstacles to Success: Misleading Data

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore how data reported by country agencies can mislead the public intentionally or unintentionally. In this Cross Curricular activity, 11th graders analyze charts and graphs in order to draw conclusions. Students...
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Worksheet 17: Writing Equations

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this equations worksheet, students graph the curve represented by pairs of parametric equations. They determine the slope of the line tangent to a given graph. Students find the area region lying under the curve. This two-page...