First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.

Students relate Cryptography to the solving of simultaneous linear equations in matrix notation. They explore various methods of encrypting and decrypting codes. Pupils discuss and solve simultaneous linear equations.

Students study the beautiful mathematical model unique to our solar system.

Pupils graph linear equations on the TI calculator. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite equations in the slope intercept form and use the calculator to graph their problem. They work together to interpret the graphs off of the TI.

Students investigate the basic trigonometric functions.  In this geometry/trigonometry lesson, students explore strategies to solve right triangles using basic trigonometric functions.  The lesson includes an application...

Aspiring astronomers study stars. They compare stars and explain the relationship between radius, mass, and diameter. By creating a star simulation, they discover how a binary star system's orbit can cause changes in the observed...

Explore 5 classical problems of algebra.  They will solve problems involving Heron's formula, fractional equations, vector equations, apollonius' sphere, and transversals. The idea is to lead to new perceptions and visual...

"Fore!" All right, no one really yells this out in miniature golf, but this well-defined activity will have your charges using lots of numbers in their unique design of a miniature golf hole. Included in the activity criteria is the...

Functions require an input in order to get an output, which explains why the answer always has at least two parts. After only three multi-part questions, the teacher can analyze pupils' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to...

Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...

Your algebra learners write linear, exponential, and quadratic equations containing the same two graph points in this collaborative task.

Why is the weather man wrong so often? Young climatologists discover how chaos rules both weather and climate through a math-based activity. Using an iterative equation, the class examines how small day-to-day weather events total up to...

Tenth graders explore mathematics by participating in hands-on daily activities. Learners identify a list of different shapes and classify them by shape, size, sides and vertices. They utilize tangrams and geometric pieces to gain...

Does a tennis ball have energy? What about a bowling ball? Demonstrate concepts of different forms of energy forms and states with a variety of objects. Using the equations for potential and kinetic energy,...

Wearable devices have become more the norm than the exception. Learners analyze data from a sample device with a regression analysis in a helpful hands-on lesson. Their focus is to determine if there is a connection between temperature...

In this pivot worksheet, students explore the elimination process, and write a matrix in upper triangular form. They identify equivalent systems. This four-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and approximately ten problems.

Students create a spreadsheet to analyze functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students use spreadsheets to find the intersection of systems of equations. They identify the dependent and independent function as it relates to...

Students write equations for word problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students represent the cost of a car rental plan using equations. They use systems of equations to find the best deal when renting a car.

In this metric conversion worksheet, students read short statements and convert them to addition and subtraction equations. They convert their answers to a stated metric measure. Students mark models of cylinders to indicate given...

In this polynomial word problem activity, students read story problems, write a system of equations, and solve using substitution. This one-page activity contains ten problems.

Mathematicians are introduced to Cramer’s Rule and use it to solve three systems that have one solution, no solutions, and an infinite number of solutions.  Students use TI-Nspire to graph the systems to verify their answers and...

Young scholars investigate systems of linear inequalities as they apply to an area of land. They practice graphing systems and determine if a point lies in the solution. 

In this conversions activity, students use metric unit conversions to solve fifteen word problems that involve converting from one unit to another.

For this linear systems worksheet, students use matrix multiplication as an elimination technique to solve linear systems. They compare products and explore trends. This four-page worksheet contains explanations, examples and five...