Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Obstacles Resolved—A Surprising Result

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
The greater the degree, the more solutions to find! Individuals find the real solutions from a graph and use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to find the remaining factors. 
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Sequencer

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Take the first step into graphing sequences. Learners set the starting number, multiplier, add-on, and the number of steps for a sequence. Using the inputs, the interactive calculates and plots the sequence on the coordinate plane. Users...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Introduction to Differentiation

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this introduction to differentiation learning exercise, 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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th
For this factoring polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 33 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the equation that best represents a simplified form after factoring out the GCF. Then, students...
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Areas of Regular Polygons and Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore area of polygons and regular polygons in this math instructional activity. They calculate the area of several polygons using Cabri Jr. and analyze shapes and write formulas to solve for the area.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Chart

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Elementary learners discover counting through a counting chart. In this math lesson, students identify numbers 1-100. They then point or recite their counting numbers.
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Transformational Puppet

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers create a puppet and make predictions using the TI Navigator. In this math lesson, they will discuss their results as they explore transformation. This assignment requires the TI navigator or a smartboard.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Odometers and Place Value Chart

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of place value with a hand-made odometer. In this math lesson, students construct a cardboard odometer with movable paper strips to show increases in mileage to the hundredths place. Students solve story...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Patterns and Graphing Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners investigate patters for area and perimeter. In this Algebra I/Geometry lesson, students explore two different patterns as they write a formula for the nth term of each pattern. Learners graph their results and determine if the...
Interactive
Curated OER

Trigonometry Math - Using a Calculator

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math activity, high schoolers practice using their calculator to perform trigonomic functions. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Limits of Functions as Undefined X-Values and L'Hopital's Rule

For Students Higher Ed
In this limits worksheet, students apply L'Hopital's rule to solve four limits problems. They solve a total of eleven short answer problems. The final seven problems ask students to find the asymptotes of functions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Functions and Equations

For Students 8th
For this problem solving worksheet, 8th graders focus on functions and equations. Students respond to 6 problems solving for the missing variable in each.
Interactive
Curated OER

Inverse Trigonometric Functions-Using a Calculator

For Students 10th
In this geometry activity, 10th graders use a calculator to evaluate the inverse of a trigonometric function. The one page interactive activity contains ten questions. Answers and hints are included. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trains in Motion

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Students compare two object as they find the distance between them. In this geometry instructional activity, students create an equation describing the distance of time as a function. They use the navigator to observe the distance.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Using Optical Illusion Brain Teasers Add a Twist to Math and Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Optical illusion activities can provide a motivating way for students to explore math and science concepts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applying Trigonometric Functions To Real Life

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine where trigonometry exists outside the classroom. In this trigonometry lesson, students create trigonometric functions to match the data provided and to solve word problems relating to the real world.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Market Structure and Competition

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear and Nonlinear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners identify properties of a line. In this algebra activity, students differentiate between functions and nonfunctions. They use the slope and y intercept to graph their lines.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Equations of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write equations for different functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students observe data and find the function that goes along with that data. The identify the line of best fit.
Worksheet
Skills Workshop

Ratio, Scale, and Proportion

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Converting units is an excellent example of how math relates to our everyday tasks. The resource prompts mathematicians to use baking, cooking, and other daily activities to discover how to make larger quantities of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphical Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Get out your TI-nspire graphing calculator and explore polynomials. Learners determine where a given polynomial are increasing or decreasing, find maximums, minimums, and zeros of polynomials, and discuss end behavior of polynomials....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Get a Half Life!: Student Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
Upper elementary or middle schoolers will explore non-linear functions, graphing, and the curve of best fit through real-life data collection and trial analysis. They explore the concept of half-life and radioactive decay using M&Ms,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Solving Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Put out by Texas Instruments, this lesson involves learners in an activity focused on adding polynomials, solving equations, factoring trinomials, and expanding binomials. A TI-89 calculator is needed to complete this lesson.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forms of Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Transformations of parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation is taught through this lesson.  In this transforming parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation lesson, learners describe the transformations of the parabola...