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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Solving Systems Using Addition or Subtraction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Three examples are used to demonstrate solving a system of linear equations algebraically using addition and subtraction. The examples cover different situations that occur with the coefficients of the variable terms. Includes several...
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Math.com

Computer Romanus: Roman Numeral Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a calculator that uses only Roman Numerals! There is also an explanation of the number symbols for reference.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Lowdown: The Math of Credit Cards

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore how credit cards work in this video from KQED. In particular, you'll discover the impact and high cost of outstanding balances when borrowing money using credit cards. In the accompanying classroom activity, students discuss the...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Using Area as an Architect (Stations Day 1)

For Teachers 3rd Standards
In this multi-day activity, 3rd graders make 3 different models of an orphanage floor plan using Google Drawing, Virtual Graph paper, and a construction of rectilinear shapes, to calculate the area of each room using units square.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Internal Rate of Return (Irr)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains, with examples, what an internal rate of return is, its uses, and how to calculate it using the net present value.
Interactive
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Surface Area of a Pyramid

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this interactive tool to find the surface area of a pyramid. Try different figures for the height and the base to see how these affect the area. Properties of a pyramid are discussed, how to use a formula to calculate the surface...
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Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Cone

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this interactive tool to explore cones. Change the height and the radius to see how these affect the cone. There is also the option of making an oblique cone. Properties of a cone are discussed, how to use formulas to calculate the...
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Real World Applications of Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th
Trigonometry is applied in two different real world situations. Students can calculate the solutions to each problem and comprehend how trigonometry is used in real life.
Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Measure Areas

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Demonstrates how to calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes using formulas. Covers parallelogram, triangle, trapezoid, and circle. Includes a video modeling how to find the area of a circle and a triangle. [0:59]
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Round to Nearest Multiple Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this rounding calculator to round a number to the nearest multiple. You can round a number up or down to the nearest 2, 4, 5, 10, 50, etc. You can also round to the nearest tenth, hundredth, thousandth, etc. multiple in a decimal place.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Calculating the Median

For Students 6th Standards
Practice finding the median of a data set. Students are able to check their answers, view a solution, and watch a video or use a hint.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Math Space Odyssey: How Long Is a Light Year?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson helps students to demonstrate the ability to use a light year as a standard of measurement to calculate time and distance from the earth. They will also solve problems based on light years.
Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Finding the Volume and Surface Area of a Cylinder

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Explains how to calculate the volume and surface area of a cylinder using the standard formulas. Includes example problems.
Website
Virtual Nerd

Virtual Nerd: How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using Unit Rates?

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! This tutorial shows you how to take a rate and convert it to a unit rate. Then, you can use that unit rate to calculate your answer. Watch this tutorial to learn all about it!
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
When given a table, equation or verbal description, students will solve one- and two-variable equations and inequalities using algebraic steps or graphing methods.
Lesson Plan
CPALMS

Cpalms: Building Graduation Caps

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students build geometric models of graduation caps using stiff paper. The activity requires the application of skills in finding surface area, understanding similarity, knowing the...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Simplifying Multiple Positive or Negative Signs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn how to simplify multiple positive or negative signs. The resource consists of lessons with examples, a combining like terms calculator, an equation calculator, and a worksheet to check for comprehension.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solving a system of linear inequalities is shown to be as easy as solving a system of linear equations! An example is explained before students are given several problems to complete on their own. Complete explanations of these are...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Let's Go Shopping!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will give young scholars practice with adding and subtracting money using a calculator. It will provide them an opportunity to determine savings using a store coupon, and determine the change they should recieve when making...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Srt Finding the Area of an Equilateral Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task examines how to calculate the area of an equilateral triangle two ways: using triangle congruence and using trigonometric ratios. Aligns with G-CO.C.10 and G-SRT.C.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How High Did My Rocket Go?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a lab in which the students will calculate the height of an air or water rocket by using trigonometry.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Determining Surface Area With Unit Blocks

For Students 6th - 8th
Use your spatial reasoning skills to calculate the surface area when given a 3D figure. This video focuses on a right rectangular prism and shows you how unit blocks can help you visualize, then calculate the surface area. This video was...
Activity
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Solving Trigonometric Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
n this section we will discuss solving trig equations when the answer will (generally) require the use of a calculator (i.e. they aren't one of the standard angles). Note however, the process used here is identical to that for when the...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiple Choice Practice: Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Test your knowledge of probability by taking this twenty question multiple-choice practice test. Use a graphing calculator to help with any graphing problems and check your answers at any given time throughout the test.