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Conversion Factors
In this conversion factors worksheet, students read word problems, convert them to equations, and compute the answer. They determine the distance between two points and find the cost to travel a predetermined distance. Students...
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Graphing Linear Equations with Two Variables
Can your class solve linear equations in two variables? They will be able to after they engage in this lesson. Individuals graph linear equations in two variables using slope and intercept and identifying the relationship between the x...
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Monster Cars: Slope
Students examine how a rate is calculated from two points. Using battery operated cars, pairs of students measure time and distance. Afterward, they use this data to calculate the rate. Students then plot four ordered pairs and discover...
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Using Quadratic Equations
In this using quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they use the compound-interest formula to solve for r in each equation. Then, students use a calculator and approximate...
Mathalicious
The Fall of Javert
Falling off a bridge might not sound like your idea of a good math problem, but incorporating the final scene of Les Misérables is sure to spark interest. The goal is to use the time Javert fell off the bridge to determine how high he...
Cabrillo College
Elementary Algebra
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a great...
Illustrative Mathematics
Gotham City Taxis
Taxi! Have your travelers figure out how far they can go in a taxi for $10.00. They must account for the mileage rate and tip in their calculation. They can set up a table or make an equation to solve for the exact mileage they can...
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End-of-Module Assessment Task: Grade 8 Module 4
Connect proportional linear equations and systems. The seven-question assessment is the last installment in a 33-part series. The items cover comparing proportional relationships, slope concepts, and simultaneous linear equations. To...
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Taking Its Toll
Students explore ratios. For this rates lesson, students create a ratio to compare the price of a toll to the distance travelled. They compute the average cost per mile, determine the slope between two ordered pairs, and make...
Balanced Assessment
Dinner Date
Determine just how far to run before dinner. The short assessment asks pupils to determine the distance a person can jog in the time left before dinner. To answer the question, scholars determine the distance if the person jogs one way...
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Related Rates
Twelfth graders rewrite word problems using equations. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders solve real world situation using the derivative. They solve problems on rate, and distance.
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Distance and Rate
In this distance and rate activity, students determine the length of time it takes to average a given miles per hour. This one-page activity contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Dragonfly
The speed of a dragonfly brings math into the real world as your learners collaboratively see the value in calculating unit rates in direct proportion problems. This six-phase lesson encourages you, as the teacher, to only ask questions...
Concord Consortium
City of New Orleans
In the United States, most trains operate at a top speed of 100 miles per hour. Scholars use information on the distance and time of a train trip to determine if the train ever reaches a specific speed. They connect pieces of information...
101 Questions
Slow Church
The church that just can't stay put! A video presentation raises questions of just how far the church will move. Presented with the rate of movement and a range of time expected, scholars build an inequality to answer the question.
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Chapter 10 - Objective 4.1 - Distance
In this distance worksheet, students solve equations involving square roots. They use the distance formula to solve four of the ten problems. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Chapter 9 - Objective 4.1 Distance
In this distance worksheet, students solve radicals. They read story problems, write equations, and compute the speed and or distance an object traveled. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Calculating Average Speed, Distance and Time
In this physics worksheet, students solve 6 problems where they calculate average speeds of moving objects, distance objects travel and time it takes for objects to get to their destination.
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Worksheet 15: Velocity
In this velocity worksheet, students read story problems, write equations and determine distance, velocity and time. They derive an equation for the function. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Discovering Different Types of Functions
Graph polynomials and identify the end behavior of each polynomial function. The class differentiates between linear, quadratic, and other polynomial equations.
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The Tortoise And The Hare
Students use the children's story of The Tortoise And The Hare in order to investigate the graphing of equations. The story is converted to an algebraic word problem for them to solve. Students investigate the relationships of data and...
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Chapter 6 - Objective 4.1 Rate
In this rate worksheet, students read story problems, write equations, and determine the rate of given objects. They use proportions or equations to determine cost and value. This one-page worksheet contains ten multi-step problems.
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Chapter 4 - Objective 7.1 Time
In this time worksheet, students read distance story problems, write equations, and determine the time or rate of travel. This one-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Applications Involving Quadratic Equations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 6 word problems. Problems include the necessary equations. Students solve 5 formulas by isolating the indicated variable.