Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Polynomial multiplication and factoring go hand in hand. Why not teach them together. This resource begins with an area model for distributing a monomial and then connects the process to factoring the GCF. Learners then advance to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Radical Expressions

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
In a radical expressions worksheet, learners use the Product and Quotient Properties of Square Roots to simplify a variety of square roots. The worksheet begins with simple radicals, progresses to radicals involving fractions and...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 7: Structure of Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The structure of an expression is a descriptive feature. Learners build a solid understanding of quadratic functions using an analysis of expressions in different forms. The seventh module in a series of nine includes 12 lessons...
Activity
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Illustrative Mathematics

Rational or Irrational?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Is 4 plus the square root of 2 rational or irrational? After your class has gained a basic grasp of rational and irrational numbers, use this worksheet to push them a little further in their understanding. Learners must identify sums and...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Simplifying Radicals – Day 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
It doesn't get simpler than this. Scholars first learn to simplify radicals by determining the prime factors of the radicand. The lesson progresses to simplifying radicals involving algebraic expressions in the radicand.
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Curated OER

Making the Connection: Math and Architecture

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Taking a walk around you town center can turn into a lesson about math and architecture.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials (a=1)

For Students 8th - 10th
In this factoring trinomials worksheet, students factor twenty-six trinomial expressions. One problem is not factorable, one is a perfect square, and seven problems require students to factor out a common integer prior to factoring the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rationalize the Denominator

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II/Geometry instructional activity, students use their knowledge of perfect squares to rationalize denominators.  The one page instructional activity contains five problems with answers. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this quadratic function worksheet, students solve and graph quadratic functions. Functions contain both positive and negative integers, fractions, and perfect squares. Graph paper is located below each equation. There are 36...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Square Roots, Number Classification, Ordering & Graphing

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify numbers as rational or irrational. Using calculators estimation, and factoring methods, 9th graders compute the square root of numbers. They graph numbers in sequential order and round numbers integers to the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Squaring Function of Natural Numbers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quiz: Simplifying Radicals

For Students 7th - 8th
In this simplifying radicals worksheet, students simplify radicals containing integers. All radicals in this worksheet contain perfect squares. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Assessment
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Illustrative Mathematics

Calculations with Sine and Cosine

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Practice makes perfect and perfecting those trigonometric functions are vital in trigonometry. The task requires evaluating cosine and sine values at common degree measures before looking at the results. Is there a pattern when the...
Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Fruit Boxes

For Students 6th Standards
Perfect for visual and hands-on learners, an engaging lesson prompts pupils to consider the different-sized boxes they can create from a piece of cardboard. They develop a model to determine the size of the box with the greatest...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Music Activity at Family Math Night

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students work with a family member in placing all of the music notes on a staff board. They try to match the rhythm on the rhythm board and show their completed song to the teacher.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shape Matching Cards

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this shape matching game worksheet, students cut out the 7 pictured shape cards and the 7 written description cards. Students match the shape cards to the appropriate description cards as they play the memory game.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Winter Lights: A Season In Poems & Quilts

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners read the book Winter Lights: A Season in Poems & Quilts and do language arts and math activities that go with the book. In this language arts and math lesson plan, students read the book given and do activities that include...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Christmas Square Dance

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a riddle in which dancing partners are assigned numbers such that the sum of each couples numbers is a perfect square.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the...
Workbook
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University of Utah

Rational and Irrational Numbers

For Students 8th Standards
Conquer any irrational fears you might have of irrational numbers. As class members investigate how to represent numbers geometrically, they learn about rational and irrational numbers, including approximating and ordering rational...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Punnett Square Popcorn

For Students 8th - 12th
For this genetics worksheet, students use the Punnett Square to learn about dominance and codominance in inherited traits. This worksheet has 1 short answer question and 6 problems to solve.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factorize Using Formula

For Students 8th - 10th
In this factorize activity, students factor given problems.  This two-page activity contains 5 problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Patterns Everywhere!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners recognize and demonstrate the patterning of numbers and objects in our environment. They create a pattern using geometric shapes and find a missing number in a sequence.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simplifying roots worksheet, students simplify given roots and express them in terms of exponents. Explanations and examples are provided. This three-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Product + 1: Integers

For Students 9th - 12th
For this integers worksheet, high schoolers solve 1 word problem using proof.  Students prove their hypothesis of the result of multiplying four consecutive positive integers and adding one to the product.