Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify and label functions as linear or not. They find the domain and range of each function. There are 15 multiple choice questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this polynomial functions instructional activity, 11th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include various polynomial functions. First, they define a polynomial function. Then, students write the polynomial part in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rewriting Equations &Formulas

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Practice with literal equations. Solve for one variable in terms of another.  Find the value of y given specific values of x. This short worksheet would make a good warm-up activity at the beginning of class or a quick assessment at...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Adjust this instructional activity 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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Quadratic Trigonometric Equations

For Students 10th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students solve quadratic trigonometric equations. The seven page worksheet contains explanation, examples, and sixteen multi-part questions. Answers are not included.
Assessment
Achieve

Ivy Smith Grows Up

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Babies grow at an incredible rate! Demonstrate how to model growth using a linear function. Learners build the function from two data points, and then use the function to make predictions.
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Teach Engineering

Can You Resist This?

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Some things are hard to resist. Small collaborative groups build circuits and calculate the voltage using Ohm's Law. Budding engineers explore the connection between the voltage across different resistors and linear...
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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...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Graphing Stations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of graphing stations.  In this graphing stations lesson, students head to various teacher set-up stations involving slope, point-slope, standard form, parallel lines, etc.  Students work problems at...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

More Complicated Functions: Introduction to Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. High schoolers use an applet to write a function rule for a linear...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the concept of linear functions. Using new terminology, they describe linear functions in sentences and in data tables. Using the internet, they calculate and record answers to problems which are discussed...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

JFK Assassination

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write equations of a line. In this algebra lesson, students investigate the assassination of JFK through linear equations. They calculate the length of given line segments.
Activity
PBL Pathways

Boogie Boards

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Solve a complex business puzzle by building a linear programming model. An engaging project-based learning problem has classes examining transportation costs and manufacturing limitations from several plants. Ultimately, they use their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Writing an Equation: Fundraiser

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students represent relationships between variables by writing, creating, and solving linear equations, and using tables and graphing.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Chicken and Steak, Variation 2

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Many organizations put on barbecues in order to make money. In a real-world math problem, the money allotted to purchase steak and chicken at this barbecue is only one hundred dollars. It is up to your potential chefs to figure out how...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematics Module

For Teachers 9th
Delve into graphing! The concepts covered begin with basic graphing basic coordinates and algebraic expressions on coordinate planes, and build up to graphing linear inequalities and equations. Learners solve and simplify various...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slopey Math

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a line and use it to solve real life problems. In this algebra lesson, students write linear equations in slope intercept form and make a correlation to its relation to the real world. They use the slope an...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Quinoa Pasta 1

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a great opportunity to introduce your mathematicians to a food they may never have heard of, quinoa. It may help to show a short video on quinoa, or make some quinoa for the class to try. Once they get over how to say quinoa,...
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Curated OER

Graphing at all Levels: It's a Beautiful Thing!

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...
Unit Plan
EngageNY

Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Math Made Simple as 1-2-3: Simplified Educational Approach to Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Writing an equation of a line is as easy as m and b. A lesson presentation gives individuals different strategies for writing equations of lines. Some items provide a slope and a point while others provide two points. Whatever the given,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This study guide is a great resource to help you present the steps to graphing linear inequalities. Show your class two different ways to graph an inequality and work on a real-world example together. The document could also be easily...
Lesson Plan
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Solving Systems via Elimination (Multiplication Method)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve systems of linear equations using the elimination method.   Equations are written in standard form.
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Texas Instruments

A Tale of Two Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this calculus instructional activity, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.