Curated OER
QwikQure Algebra
Fourth graders are introduced to the problem using a bottle of medicine. They estimate the volume of the medicine and predict the instructions on the bottle. They then think about how they might solve the problem before asking them to...
Curated OER
The Farmer's Sheep II
Fourth graders listen to the story of a farmer who only likes to be able to see nine sheet from his window. His wife has brought him another sheep - what now? They work together in pairs to solve the problem and share solutions.
Curated OER
Looking For Triangles
Students solve problems with triangles. In this geometry lesson, students analyze shapes to find different triangles. They name the shapes created by putting triangles together.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Finding Patterns and Graphing Functions
This activity has students find patterns in the areas and perimeters of a given series of figures. Students' then use graphing calculators to graph the values and to find linear and quadratic functions to describe the patterns.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Linear and Non Linear Patterns of Change
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Model and solve real-world problems involving patterns of change
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations
The students will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic expressions by...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Picnic Challenge
In this activity, students find patterns to solve problems, explore functions, and graph linear functions on the coordinate plane.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Mid. School Math: Graph Non Linear Functions
Students will compare functions by graphing the functions and describing the patterns in the graphs.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Patterns Graphs
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will understand linear relations and functions. They will create graphs and analyze graphs of linear equations.
Rice University
Rice University: The Hand Squeeze
Students will enjoy this data collection and class analysis experiment involving the time it takes for a hand squeeze to travel around a circle of people. From organizing the activity to collecting the data to making a table and graphing...
Other
Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: A Tall Story
In this activity, students can use the motion detector to measure their current height and obtain a mean value. They will use this and earlier data to plot a graph of height versus age. Students will identify the mathematical model that...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Bloodstain Pattern Doesn't Lie
Students will formulate a hypothesis about the relationship (linear, direct, indirect, etc.) between the distance a drop of blood falls and the diameter of the splatter it makes. To test their hypothesis, the students will work...