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Introductory Algebra Chapter 3 Review
In this math worksheet, young scholars find the solutions to the problems while interpreting the line, bar, and circle graphs. The examples are given to help in the context of each objective.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Students plan a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In this Thanksgiving lesson, students compare and contrast the first Thanksgiving to Thanksgiving celebrations today. Students plan a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and research the costs...
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How High Are the Clouds?
Students analyze height and collect data to create a graph. In this statistics instructional activity, students use central tendencies to analyze their data and make predictions. They apply concept of statistics to other areas of...
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French Fry Run
Student explore estimation and measurement. In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders measure french fries, graph their data, and determine the size of french fries that is the best value. Students practice how to add prices and calculate ...
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The Closer I Get To You
Pupils explore the law of reflection. Through experimentation and problem solving, they collect and analyze data pertaining to reflection. The data is plotted on a graph and formulas for calculating the x and y values are evaluated.
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Circles Minilab
Students learn how to measure the diameter and circumference of a circle. In this circle instructional activity, students organize their data to create a graph. Students utilize their graph to make an inference about the slope of pi.
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Area
Pupils examine the mathematical concept of area. These activities and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of this mathematical concept and will enable pupils to calculate the area of a random shape on a grid.
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That was Then, This is Now
Students compare and contrast data charts and statistics for food prices of now and in the past. In this food prices lesson plan, students answer short answer questions and calculate computations.
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Solving Systems of Equations
Students identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and range and...
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A Sick Astronaut
Aspiring astronauts graph, interpret, and analyze data. They investigate the relationship between two variables in a problem situation. Using both graphic and symbolic representations they will grasp the concept of line of best fit to...
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Transforming Snoopy Using Coordinates
Students graph coordinate points to create a picture of Snoopy. In this coordinate point lesson, students read a book and learn about Rene Descartes' invention, the coordinate grid. Students graph a surprise picture on...
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Toothpicks and Transformations
Students investigate quadratic functions using geometric toothpick designs. They review transformations of quadratic functions-vertical and horizontal shifts, and stretches and shrinks. Students match the symbolic form of the function to...
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Systems of Linear Equations
Students use the calculator to represent a situation as a table, graph, and equation. They write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. In addition, they explain and justify how they determined their
solutions...
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Getting Out of Line
Young scholars explore basic connections between graphs, tables, and symbolic representations for lines, parabolas, inverse models, and exponential models. One of the primary goals of this lesson is to help students begin to recognize...
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Traveling Through the Solar System
Learners use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...
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Angles Formed By Parallel Lines
Young scholars explore the concept of angles formed by parallel lines.They graph two parallel lines cut by a transversal, then measure the angles formed by the transversal and record the data in a table. Learners make conjectures about...
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Midpoint of a Segment
Learners revisit midpoint and segments by graphing on the TI or computer. This activity can be done with pencil and paper, but is more interactive if it is done on a TI-navigator.
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Slopes of Lines
Students examine a graph and relate it to the real world situation it depicts. They investigate changes in an equation and the appearance of a line. They investigate the connection between the graph of a situation and the meaning of the...
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Designing Models to Simulate Actual Events Using a Random Number Generator
Young scholars design models to simulate actual events using a random number generator on a calculator. They estimate the likelihood of a particular outcome using results of simulations. Answer Key included.
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Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency and Variability
Students calculate the mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range for a set of data. They create a box and whisker plot using paper, pencil and technology.
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Lines of Fit
Students graph an equation and analyze the data. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph scatter plots and identify the line of best fit using positive correlation, negative correlation an d no correlation. They apply...
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Ratios in Right Triangles
Learners calculate the sides of right triangles in this trigonometric ratios lesson. They use Cabri Jr. software and TI-83 or TI-84 calculators to find the side lengths and their ratios to each other for various triangles. The provided...
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Mathematics of Doodles
Students use the slope and y-intercept to graph lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and apply it to solving real life problems.
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Systems of Linear Equations - Standard Form
Students write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. They explain how they determined their solutions to a system of equations and justify their solutions. In addition, they write equations in standard form and...