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Curated OER

Access Ramp

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Just about every public building that your students are familiar with has an access ramp which complies with ADA requirements. As it turns out, designing such a ramp is an excellent activity to incorporate slope, the Pythagorean Theorem,...
Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Calculating Volumes of Compound Objects

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After determining the volume of various drinking glasses , class members evaluate sample responses to the same task to identify errors in reasoning.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Solving Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars first complete an individual assignment using a quadratic equation to model the movement of a bus around a corner. Learners then discuss their solutions with classmates and analyze the provided sample responses.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Concepts in Precalculus 1: Trigonometry

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate trigonometry.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus/Trigonometry lesson, students explore Islamic achievements in mathematics as they calculate angles and distances using the Law of Sines and the Law of...
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EngageNY

Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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Curated OER

Whatcha Gunna Do When the Hulkster's Measuring Too??

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students measure using tools they have made. In this algebra lesson, students measure the height and distance using non-traditional measuring methods. They apply their findings to algebra and trigonometry properties of measurements.
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Curated OER

Trigonometry in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how to apply the principles of trigonometry in authentic measurement situations. They work in groups to determine the height of an object such as a flag pole by determine the angle from their position to the top.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Special Right Triangles

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of lessons, practice activities, and a teacher resource that will aid your exploration and understanding of special right triangles.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Finding a Side in a Right Angled Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn how to find a side in a right triangle. The tutorial consists of notes, examples, and practice problems to check for comprehension.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Finding an Angle in a Right Angled Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn how to find an angle of a right triangle. The tutorial consists of notes, examples, and practice problems to check for comprehension.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Area of a Triangle and Parallelogram Using Trig

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How can trigonometry be used to find the area of a triangle or parallelogram? Does the triangle need to be a right triangle, and how accurate can the results possibly be? The answers to these questions are found here along with several...
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about the basics of trigonometry, the various identities-formulas of trigonometry, solved examples, and practice questions.
Unit Plan
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Sine, Cosine, Tangent

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the sine, cosine, and tangent functions. The tutorial consists of notes, examples, and practice problems to check for comprehension.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Definition of Cotangent

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about cotangent. The tutorial consists of a definition, example, and practice problem to check for comprehension.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Sohcahtoa: Sine, Cosine, Tangent

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about the relationships between sine, consine, and tangent. The tutorial consists of notes, examples, and practice problems to check for comprehension.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pythagorean Theorem Challenge

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice using the Pythagorean Theorem in word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.