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Maximize It!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students design a rectangular box without a lid that has the largest possible volume using the supplied sheet of centimeter graph paper. They work in groups to construct different size boxes to determine the largest possible volume and...
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Logarithms

For Students 11th - 12th
For this logarithm worksheet, students read given statements about logarithms and determine if the statement is true or false. This one-page worksheet contains approximately 35 problems.
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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.
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Curated OER

Star Light...Star Bright

For Students 9th - 12th
In this brightness of stars worksheet, students use a given formula using the temperature in Kelvins of a star to find its brightness. Students solve 4 problems using this equation.
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Woody Sine

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of sine. In this sine lesson, students create a sine graph from tooth picks. Young scholars create a unit circle with tooth pick length radius. Students then take the tooth picks from the unit circle...
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How Many Quasars Are There?

For Students 9th - 11th
For this quasars worksheet, students read about how astronomers can detect quasars by their luminosity. Students use a given equation to solve 4 problems including finding quasar magnitude, determining the number of quasars with given...
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Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Adjust this lesson 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 uses real-world...
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Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore quadratic equations.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the properties of quadratics and the connections with polynomials and linear equations.  The lesson is designed as...
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Texas Instruments

Graphing Calculator Investigation Graphs of Relations

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate relations in this algebra lesson. They graph the set of ordered pairs that determine a relation. Using a TI-83 Plus, your learners will enter the coordinates in a list, create a scatter plot, and manipulate the...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
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Precalculus Test 4 (Sections 4.5-4.7)

For Students 10th - 12th
For this precalculus test, students answer 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and six graphing questions.
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Why Does the Rule of 72 Work

For Students 10th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem by rewriting it using algebraic symbols. They calculate the interest compounded over a period of time using the Interest Formula. This worksheet includes 1 problem and an answer key.
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Introduction to Infinite Sequences

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this infinite sequences activity, students discover the convergence and divergent behavior of infinite sequences.  This activity references L'Hopital's rule.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Alike and Different

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students compare and contrast objects and are introduced to a Venn Diagram. In this alike and different lesson plan, students make observations regarding properties of objects. Students classify object and build ideas about variables....
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Words for Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson plan, students relate algebra to the real world. They identify the correct steps to take when solving word problems.
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Precalculus Test 3 (4.4-4.5)

For Students 10th - 12th
In this precalculus test, students select the best answer from 8 multiple choice problems. They solve 4 short answer problems and graph one cycle of each of four equations.