Worksheet
Curated OER

Completing the Square 6-3

For Students 7th - 9th
In this completing the square worksheet, students learn how to use the complete the square method to solve an equation. They then solve the 8 equations on the worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how driving a hybrid car can save money and cut down on pollution.  In this hybrid vehicles lesson students complete an exercise that shows them how to work with proportions, percents, dimensional analysis and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Price Is Right

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a list of products with estimated prices. In this algebra lesson, students learn to write equations using variables. They match their created list with that of actual products and compare their prices,
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Old Chicken Run Problem

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply problem solving strategies to work with a real life situation in which they need to determine the area. They determine the area of chicken runs that are rectangular in shape when give a partial perimeter.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square Milk Bottle Crates

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students attempt a problem that Students has the potential to have more than one solution. Hence the problem is accessible to a wide range of students. The problem is essentially about finding patterns and this is typical of a number of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Lady's Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use a game to establish the context of solving problems in a systematic and mathematical fashion. They also solve various types of equations to find reasonable solutions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polygonal Strings

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply knowledge of how to calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They determine why it is inappropriate to measure the area of land by its perimeter which is done in certain areas of New Guinea. They complete a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: Methods of Measurement

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice linear measurement skills by applying various measuring instruments to determine the heights of classmates. By measuring the heights of second graders and fourth graders, they construct tables of height and age...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

The Composition of Seawater

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of finding the composition of seawater.  In this finding the composition of seawater instructional activity, students make a saturated salt water solution.  Students discuss why there is variation...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Play

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to solve word problems. They examine the concepts of functions and relations. They develop plans for roles in the play they are creating.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Still More Lollies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders listen to the problem to the class and think about how they solve the problem and to discuss it with their friends using number sentences in their written record of the solution.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Logarithmic Modeling

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Explore logarithms and logarithmic regression. Young mathematicians first learn about inverse functions and about the logarithm function family. They take their newfound knowledge to use logarithmic functions to model situations and...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Hexagons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars find a pattern from a geometric sequence and write the formula for extending it. The worksheet includes a table to complete plus four analysis questions. It concludes with instructional implications for the teacher.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Ready to study inequalities with your class? Use this worksheet to solve multi-step inequalities and graph the solutions. The document would be great to use as a study guide as you present the material, or could easily be modified and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Miami Metrozoo & Mathematics

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use Algebra and Geometry to solve a real life problem at the Zoo.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shadow Casting

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use a meter stick that is placed on a horizontal surface and an object is moved along it so that the shadow length can be measured at different distances from the light source. They solve real-world problems involving...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Representations to Model Problems

For Teachers 5th
student make predictions or draw conclusions based on physical and visual representations of profit and sales. They model problems with physical materials and visual representations, and use models, graphs and tables to draw conclusions...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Squirt

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders using the idea of "how many more squirts" fill a container to develop multiplicative thinking. They also investigate the idea of conservation of volume when working with oddly shaped containers. They attempt to use...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Confusing Colors!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders collect data, graph their data, and then make predictions based upon their findings. They's interest is maintained by the interesting way the data is collected. The data collection experiment is from the psychology work of...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Solving Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This MAP Classroom Challenge provides students with an engaging and thought-provoking activity about notebooks, pens and cash registers to learn about solving equations in two variables. Includes assessment materials, student handouts,...
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Var.

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial will guide you through several tasks associated with systems of linear equations in two variables. Complete with definitions, problems with step-by-step solutions, and example exercises for you to complete and check.
Handout
Cuemath

Cuemath: Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide for learning all about linear equations in two variables with definitions, how to solve them, solved examples, and practice questions.
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 2: Solving Systems of Equations in Two Variables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrate how to solve systems of equations in two variables. [1:43]
Unit Plan
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Unknowns

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial examines systems of two linear equations in two unknowns. Students learn about the concepts through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include elimination method, infinitely many solutions, and no...