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What's My Function?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use input / output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They use patterns and relations to represent and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic symbols.
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"Bats on Parade" by Kathy Appelt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine numbers and try to find a pattern in their relationship. They write an algebraic expression for the nth term.
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Chapter 5 Solving Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of algebra topics. For this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. High schoolers solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square...
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Order of Operations

For Students 9th
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions containing parenthesis and brackets.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and ten practice...
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Division Principle

For Students 8th - 9th
In this division principle worksheet, students solve 20 different problems that include applying the division principle to determine the value of each variable. They solve each equation for the variable by getting the variable alone on...
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Perplexing Patterns

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify and find missing patterns. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders investigate numbers and sequences and complete the pattern. They make a chart and discuss similarities and differences.
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Getting Familiar with Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Internet to answer lab questions about fractals, and then construct fractals using the initial stage and iteration rule. They complete tables and generate rules for the "nth" term and create their own fractals.
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Standard Linear Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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Theorems About Roots and Polynomial Equations

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve polynomial equations using factoring. They identify the roots of the equations. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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The Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the distributive property. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations by multiplication and combining like terms. They graph their lines on the calculator.
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The Sequences Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II worksheet, students determine what term is missing in the two given sequences.  The one page worksheet has two problems with the solutions. 
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The 3R's: Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete seven work stations that highlight math activities while they focus on the rules for Internet use and classroom rules for working in cooperative groups. After completing the activities, they complete a self-...
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A Perpendicular Pilgrimage

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders design a safe passage through a 2-D obstacle. In this geometric math lesson, 9th graders engage in a hands on activity to better understand the concept of geometric and algebraic perpendicularity. Students will work in...
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Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra activity, students perform operations using arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. They find the sum, missing and repeated terms. There are 22 problems
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Standard Deviation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the mean, median and mode. They use the standard deviation to solve problems. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Multiplication of Square-Root Radicals

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students multiply square-root radicals and express answers in simplest form.  The one page worksheet contains three problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Division of Square-Root Radicals

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students divided square-root radicals and express answers in simplest form.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the answer. 
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Composition of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve problems using the composition of functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic equation for its vertex and intercepts. they find the inverse of the function using addition, subtraction,...
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Double This

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students change verbal expressions to algebraic equations. They practice the vocabulary of algebraic equations.
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Long Division of Polynomials

For Students 6th
In this long division of polynomials learning exercise, 6th graders solve and complete 7 different types of problems. First, they divide the first term of divisor into dividend. Then, students multiply new term of quotient by both terms...
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Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations with variables on both sides of the equations. In this algebra lesson, students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve problems. They combine like terms and identify the unknown.
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Linear Patterns in Data

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders extend their learning of graphing linear equations and are introduced to connecting patterns in tables and graphs to represent algebraic representations. They then determine patterns and extrapolate information from these...
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Finite Geometric Series

For Students 9th - 12th
In this geometric series instructional activity, students find the nth term in a sequence.  They evaluate a given geometric sequence and determine the number of terms in a geometric series.  This two-page instructional activity...
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Solving Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the properties of equality to solve multi-step equations in one variable.  The tow page worksheet contains explanation, guided examples, and fifteen practice problems.  Answers are...