Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: The Equation of a Straight Line
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains linear functions and the equation of a straight line. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Symmetry
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the symmetry of even and odd functions and how to test for these types of symmetry. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Definition of Abacus
You can use an abacus to count, add, subtract, multiply and more. Try this interactive abacus and see if you can make the numbers. Choose "here's more" for some clues. Good luck!
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Cartesian Puzzle
This one page website lets you practice plotting points on the coordinate grid. See if you can find the missing coordinates to complete the shapes. When you are finished the solutions are only a click away.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Transformation Tease
Follow the directions at this one page website. You will get lots of practice plotting points on the coordinate grid and experience with transformational geometry.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Treasure Island
See if you can find what the ordered pairs are for each of the items on the map. This one page website will help you practice plotting points on the grid. You can check the answers right on the website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: What Are You Plotting?
This one page website is for practicing graphing ordered pairs. It lets you know right away if your choice is incorrect. At the bottom of the page their is a challenge with the solution just a click away.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Writing Mathematics [Pdf]
In this graphic organizer, steps for solving word problems are included. Questions for students to ask themselves for what to do to "answer" [A], "computer" [C], "check" [C], and "explain" [E] are included. [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Table for the 6 Trigonometric Functions for Special Angles
Learners explore the special angles for the six trigonometric functions. The special angles can be used to solve trigonometry problems. The table gives the values of sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant for special angles.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Ace: Reading Mathematics [Pdf]
This site includes a graphic organizer to help students use the ACE acronym to help them read word problems with high comprehension. In the graphic organizer, students' reading of word problems requires them to "ask" [A], "choose" [C],...
Curated OER
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With a bit of a misleading title, this lesson shows how to solve both exponential and logarithmic problems.
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With a bit of a misleading title, this lesson shows how to solve both exponential and logarithmic problems.
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With a bit of a misleading title, this lesson shows how to solve both exponential and logarithmic problems.