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Polynomials in The Magical World of Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify and describe polynomials and their elements, discuss simple parts that make up equations, inequalities, and exponents, take notes on definitions of terms and their types, including monomials, binomials, and trinomials,...
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Complex Analysis: Theorems Following Cauchy's Integral Formulas

For Students Higher Ed
In this integral formula, students explore how theorems are derived. They write proofs supporting Cauchy's Inequality, Liouville's Theorem, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, Gauss' Mean Value Theorem and Cauchy's Residue Theorem. ...
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Answer to May 31 Word Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students use algebraic expression to rewrite word problems and solve the equations. There are 4 expanded questions on this worksheet.    
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Making Connections

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the input/output model for building function tables. From the data, 8th graders connect tables, graphs, function rules, and equations in one variable. They work backwards to determine function rules for given...
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Polynomial Divisions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students factor polynomials and use long division t solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students find the zeros of polynomials by synthetic and long division. They perform operation using complex numbers.
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Time Trials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate speed, time and distance. In this algebra lesson plan, students utilize their knowledge of linear equations to solve problems related to time, speed and distance. This assignment is hands on using two toy race cars.
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Weighing Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers devise a strategy to solve problems that is done in a systematic and mathematical fashion. The finding of the unknown value is the focus of the lesson. To solve linear equations proficiently is the skill of the lesson.
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Rational Function Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use algebraic methods to represent and solve problems. Using a graphing calculator, students solve rational and inequality problems. They visually demonstrate solutions of functions through graphing. Students answer questions...
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The Lady's Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use a game to establish the context of solving problems in a systematic and mathematical fashion. They also solve various types of equations to find reasonable solutions.
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Square and Triangular Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use equations to represent practical situations. They solve linear equations and quadratic equations. The use of problem solving strategies is also developed.
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Traffic Problem- Solved Using Microsoft Excel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students relate algebra to real life scenario. In this algebra lesson, students design a plan to help traffic flow smoothly using velocity and speed. This assignment is done using Microsoft Excel.
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Walking Home

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the formulas for calculating distance. In groups, they solve equations determine the distance in a specific amount of time. They record their answers in a chart or graph and compare them with their classmates.
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Lollies, Lollies, Lollies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to the problem read to them. They answer some simple questions using number sentences. They then compose a written record of the solution and share their approaches used.
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Systems of Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the solution to a system of inequalities by graphing.  The two page worksheet contains explanation, instruction, and four worked problems. 
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Aircraft Trajectory Problem Set

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to the calculation of speed, distance, acceleration, and time in simple aircraft motion.
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What's Missing?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students practice solving very basic number sentences and recording their answers on a worksheet. Individually, they use different manipulatives to represent the sentence they solved. They also explain what steps were taken to solve...
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More or Less Pigs in the Pen

For Teachers K
Students practice simple addition and subtraction. They identify relationships among whole numbers.
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Poppy Meets Pythagoras

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find connections between numbers in a table; use Pythagoras' theorem in a general algebraic form; and measure accurately from a scale drawing to find a method that might enable the helicopter to land inside a rectangular...
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The “WhatPower” Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The Function That Shall Not Be Named? The eighth installment of a 35-part module uses a WhatPower function to introduce scholars to the concept of a logarithmic function without actually naming the function. Once pupils are...
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Recursive Challenge Problem—The Double and Add 5 Game

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
As a continuation of a previous lesson, this activity builds on the concept of calculating the terms of a sequence. Pupils are challenged to determine the smallest starting term to reach a set number by a set number of rounds. Notation...
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Proving Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians first learn the basics of proving trigonometric identities. They then practice this skill on several examples.
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Geometric Sequences and Exponential Growth and Decay

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Connect geometric sequences to exponential functions. The 26th installment of a 35-part module has scholars model situations using geometric sequences. Writing recursive and explicit formulas allow scholars to solve problems in context.
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Tides, Sound Waves, and Stock Markets

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Help pupils see the world through the eyes of a mathematician. As they examine tide patterns, sound waves, and stock market patterns using trigonometric functions, learners create scatter plots and write best-fit functions. 
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Space Awareness

Valleys Deep and Mountains High

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Sometimes the best view is from the farthest distance. Satellite imaging makes it possible to create altitude maps from far above the earth. A three-part activity has your young scientists play the role of the satellite and then use...