Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 4: Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Sequences and series are traditionally thought of as topics for the pre-calculus or calculus class, when learners are figuring out how to develop limits. But this unit uses patterns and slopes of linear functions in unique ways...
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Curated OER

Linear and Quadratic System

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners find the common point of a linear and quadratic system given a graph of the system. Then they find a specific point located only on the parabola.
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Sandwich Shop

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Eat up the task on systems of equations. Given information on the total number of sandwiches and the total income, learners write and solve a linear system of equations to find the number of each type of sandwich sold at a shop. They...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Quadratic Equations – Alternative Methods

For Teachers 9th - 12th
There's more than one way to solve quadratic equations. Scholars learn how to solve quadratic equations using alternate methods. They use completing the square by making the linear coefficient even and the leading coefficient a perfect...
Activity
PBL Pathways

Gas Prices

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed Standards
How can math help your vehicle run better? Complete an interesting project-based learning task with your classes to determine the cheapest approach to mixing the ideal octane level of gasoline. Scholars create and solve a system of...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Coffee by the Pound

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This is a great exercise in graphing proportional quantities to interpret the unit rate as the slope of a graph. It is not easy for learners to understand what a unit rate is. When it is presented as the slope of a linear line graph,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, mathematicians identify important vocabulary related to solving equations. They create and simplify expressions and solve word problems. There are a total of 10 questions that provide a good review of the first...
Assessment
Curated OER

Performance-Based Assessment Practice Test (Grade 6 Math)

For Students 6th Standards
Keep track of your sixth graders' mastery of the Common Core math standards with this practice assessment. Taking a different approach than most standardized tests, this resource includes not only multiple choice questions, but also...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving Exponential Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Use the resource to teach methods for solving exponential equations. Scholars solve exponential equations using logarithms in the twenty-fifth installment of a 35-part module. Equations of the form ab^(ct) = d and f(x) = g(x) are...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Formulae

For Students 6th - 9th
Learners complete a 24 page unit. They solve expressions by plugging in values, and translate words into algebraic equations. Included are: mixed operations, square roots, exponents and negative numbers. This resource provides a good...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Modeling with a Linear Function

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a well-designed resource that provides five yes-or-no questions which model different situations with linear functions. It makes a good pre-test for the beginning of the unit. The purpose is to elicit common misconceptions of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hands-On Algebra

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study linear equations. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders solve and write two step linear equations in one variable.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving a System of Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders determine the solution to a system of one linear and one quadratic equation.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions. ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this graphing functions worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different problems that include identifying and graphing various functions. First, they graph each of the functions shown on the graphs provided. Then, students solve...
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Curated OER

Systems of Linear Equations - Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. They explain how they determined their solutions to a system of equations and justify their solutions. In addition, they write equations in standard form and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
For this graphing worksheet, learners solve and graph linear inequalities on a coordinate plane. Inequalities contain one variable. The solution set is sketched and colored. This worksheet contains eight problems on two pages, with an...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Difference of Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this difference of equations instructional activity, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
In this linear inequalities worksheet, students solve and graph systems of inequalities on a coordinate plane. Examples and explanations are provided. This five-page worksheet contains 32 problems. Answers are provided at the end of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Math Teacher's Fish

For Students 9th - 11th
In this fish worksheet, students read a short story about the length of a fish.  They write an equation to determine the fish size.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem with the answer.  This problem may be used as...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders write the equation of a line given the slope and the y-intercept and determine the equation of a line given the graph.  The five page worksheet contains twenty-eight problems.  Answers...
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Curated OER

Linear Graph

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear equations and graph the different functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph piecewise functions using the slope and y-intercept and the given restrictions on the domain of the line. They discuss rate of...
Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve linear equations and rewrite them in the form y=mx + b. They graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving linear systems in slope-intercept form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear systems using slope intercept. In this algebra students evaluate a pair of coordinates to see if they are a solution to the system. They represent the system using various methods.