Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Theory - Week 12

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this number theory worksheet, students study integers and their properties. They explore the Fibonacci Sequence and approximate irrational numbers. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Divisibility Rules Using Scientific Calculators

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Young learners apply divisibility rules to determine if a number is a factor of another number. They discuss what numbers are factors of another number and identify patterns using divisibility rules.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Club #16: Knot Theory

For Students 9th
In this math club #16:  knot theory worksheet, 9th graders read about knot theory, analyze diagrams of knots, make knots to match the diagrams and answer 6 questions about advanced knots.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fibonacci II

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Study Fibonacci sequences and see a related set of numbers. Learn and review Lucas numbers and use of quadratic equations to find a general term of a sequence of numbers that is generated by a recurrence relation similar to Fibonacci's.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Application of Graph Theory

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate different online tutorials as they study graphing. In this graphing lesson, students apply the concept of graphs cross curricular and use it to make predictions. They define the purpose and theories behind graphs.
eBook
Old Dominion University

Introduction to Calculus

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
This heady calculus text covers the subjects of differential and integral calculus with rigorous detail, culminating in a chapter of physics and engineering applications. A particular emphasis on classic proof meshes with modern graphs,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

And the Number Is (Second Grade)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create Mystery Numbers. They give the class clues about the name, value, and multiples of the digits which make up the number.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Theory of Polynomials

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this theory of polynomials worksheet, learners solve nine problems total related to polynomials. In this first part, they use synthetic division to find the quotient, and the remainder if there is a dividend and a divisor. In the...
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EngageNY

Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Union and Intersection of Sets

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, students determine the intersection and union of sets and solve problems with Venn diagrams.  The three page instructional activity contains a combination of seventeen multiple...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geo Jammin' By Design - Day 7, Lesson 38: Kool Cups

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Create geometric cups by interpreting directions, informational text, and mathematical concepts. Critical thinkers apply geometric theory (congruent shapes, patterns, symmetry) to actual directions to create a cup that holds Kool Aid....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Black Holes....II

For Students 8th - 10th
In this black hole worksheet, students use the equation for time dilation to solve 8 problems including determining the time it takes to receive a GPS signal from space, the time delay for the GPS-Earth system, the distance a radio...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

As If Numbers Weren't Complex Enough Already!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The class explores the concept of complex numbers on a website to generate their own Mandelbrot sets. They will practice performing operations with complex numbers and then to get a visual understanding, graph the absolute value of a...
Learning
School Mathematics Project

Resource Sheets

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
This extensive and far-reaching collection of worksheets puts a new twist on many basic concepts. Learners use multiplication to trace a path from one point to another, tile a plane by converting between improper and proper fractions,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Orbital Bliss

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Most young mathematicians are aware that the planets don’t orbit the sun in a circle but rather as an ellipse, but have never studied this interesting feature. This resource looks at the planetary orbits in more detail and helps learners...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Napolean Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the Napoleon triangle theory. In this polygon lesson, students  differentiate between the boundary points, interior and lattice point of a polygon. They apply concepts of equilateral triangles to solve...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flying with Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students test their knowledge of the Wright Brothers and their aircraft, and compute ratio of two numbers to determine the ratio between wing span and length of aircraft.
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EngageNY

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator! Learners find common denominators in order to add and subtract rational expressions. Examples include addition, subtraction, and complex fractions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fibonacci I

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders have the opportunity to gather information themselves on Fibonacci and on the occurrence of Fibonacci numbers in nature. They divide up into groups of 2 to 4 to research.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Birthday Problem

For Teachers 10th - 11th Standards
Young scholars identify the probability of an event occurring. Learners explore the complement of an event in finding why an event will not happen. They also explore basics of probability within algebra.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Zoom Out

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore visual perception and how objects change as distance changes. In this distance and vision instructional activity, students practice their scientific inquiry skills. Students practice drawing objects from different points...
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Number Theory Ii [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This learning exercise provides a series of problem-solving questions that require higher order thinking skills. Questions will include finding the greatest common divisor, and least common multiple.
Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Thomas Bayes

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Thomas Bayes, mathematician who worked on the theory of probability.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Guarding the Goods (Part I)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the Art Gallery Problem, in which the number of guards necessary to guard a two-dimensional space (the "art gallery") must be found. This lesson keeps the...