Curated OER
Math Awareness Game
Students participate in a math game. In the game, any math problem is allowed as long as the answer is between 1 to 100.
EngageNY
Solutions of a Linear Equation
Use the distributive property to solve equations. The sixth lesson in a 33-part series has scholars solve equations that need to be transformed into simpler equations first. Class members apply the distributive property to the equations...
Intel
Metric Madness
Scholars learn about the metric system and produce a presentation on how to convert within the metric system. They then develop a brochure in support of legislation requiring the use of the metric system.
Illustrative Mathematics
Floor Plan
A multi-step problem has learners finding the actual area based on a scale drawing and then converting units at the end. Two different solution choices are listed depending on the preference on which step to start first. Both methods can...
Curated OER
Mighty Multiples
In this math instructional activity, students list the first 8 multiples of 8 numbers and identify the least common multiple for 5 pairs of factors. Students also find the lowest common denominator for 15 sets of fractions.
Curated OER
Solving Quadratic Equations
In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Application problems are included. The two page instructional activity contains...
Noyce Foundation
Sewing
Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...
Virginia Department of Education
Rational Functions: Intercepts, Asymptotes, and Discontinuity
Discover different patterns by making connections between a rational function and its graph. An engaging activity asks scholars to explore the behavior of different rational functions. Groups discover a connection between the...
Curated OER
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
In this rational expression worksheet, students add and subtract fractional expressions. They completely factor the numerator and denominator. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the document. This two-page...
Curated OER
Factoring Trinomials (a=1)
In this factoring trinomials worksheet, students factor twenty-six trinomial expressions. One problem is not factorable, one is a perfect square, and seven problems require students to factor out a common integer prior to factoring the...
Curated OER
What is a Family?
Students explore how Canadian families have evolved over time. For this census results lesson, students examine the factors that contribute to changing family and household structures. Students also create written and illustrated...
Curated OER
Families of Functions
Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...
Curated OER
"Water is Life" Global Water Awareness
Students examine and calculate the percentage of potable water remaining on the earth. In this ecology and geography lesson, students brainstorm the main factors affecting water distribution. Students use mathematical problem solving to...
Curated OER
Multiplication of Fractions
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems while using the operation of multiplication with fractions to find the products.
Mt. San Antonio Collage
Review: Solving Equations
While there are many types of equations to solve, the main focus here is on quadratics. Starting with a quick review of the different methods, learners are guided through the solving process and are challenged to solve higher level...
Curated OER
Rational Expressions
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders simplify rational algebraic expressions by factoring and cancelling the common factors. The two page worksheet contains instruction, worked examples, and three practice problems. ...
Curated OER
Simplify Rational Expressions
In this simplifying rational expressions worksheet, students solve 18 rational expression problems. Students find common denominators and factor quadratics to simplify rational expressions.
EngageNY
Divisibility Tests for 3 and 9
Who knew the sum of a number's digits gives such interesting information? The 18th installment of a 21-part module has scholars investigate division by three and nine. After looking at several examples, they develop divisibility tests...
EngageNY
Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 3
Lesson 16 in the series of 28 is a mid-module assessment. Learners simplify expressions, write and solve equations, and write and solve inequalities. Most questions begin as word problems adding a critical thinking component to the...
Curated OER
Polynomials and Factoring
Students classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials lesson, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...
EngageNY
The Concept of a Function
Explore functions with non-constant rates of change. The first installment of a 12-part module teaches young mathematicians about the concept of a function. They investigate instances where functions do not have a constant rate of change.
Noyce Foundation
Photographs
Scaling needs to be picture perfect. Pupils use proportional reasoning to find the missing dimension of a photo. Class members determine the sizes of paper needed for two configurations of pictures in the short assessment task.
Inside Mathematics
Two Solutions
Many problems in life have more than one possible solution, and the same is true for advanced mathematics. Scholars solve seven problems that all have at least two solutions. Then three higher-level thinking questions challenge them to...
Noyce Foundation
Candy Fractions
While examining fractions and ratios, your leaners get to read about one of their favorite subjects: candy! There are four word problems on this learning exercise. Learners consider situations in which "for every x caramels there are y...