Converting units is an excellent example of how math relates to our everyday tasks. The resource prompts mathematicians to use baking, cooking, and other daily activities to discover how to make larger quantities of...

It doesn't get simpler than this. Scholars first learn to simplify radicals by determining the prime factors of the radicand. The lesson plan progresses to simplifying radicals involving algebraic expressions in the radicand.

Time to study the most sensible function — rational functions! The seven-lesson unit develops the concept of a rational function through a connection to rational numbers and fractions. Scholars graph functions, solve equations, and...

Build on your class' understanding of real numbers as they begin working with complex numbers. Pupils begin with an exploration of i and the patterns in the powers of i. After developing a definition for i, they...

Betty Botter and Theophilus Thistle provide models for willy writers to wrestle words into tricky tongue twisters. 

Students explore tanka, a form of Japanese poetry. They read and analyze tankas to determine the structure and intent, and compose a traditional and a non-traditional tanka.

Explore how to convert repeating decimals to fractions with an informative video that teaches young mathematicians how to translate between decimals and fractions. After viewing, individuals complete a set of problems to practice...

In this subtracting fractions worksheet, youngters learn to find equivalent fractions using a common denominator. They solve 11 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are subtracted.

In this Algebra worksheet, students simplify expressions involving rational exponents.  The one page worksheet contains explanation, examples and nine practice problems.  

Discuss the definition for a simplified form for a square root. Middle schoolers analyze different forms of a square root, the Product Property of Square Roots, and complete a worksheet.

In this math worksheet, students find the domain and range of trigonometric functions. They estimate the limit of a given function. Students identify three statements about one to one functions as true or false. They solve for k in two...

This worksheet contains 10 problems on subtracting rational expressions. It starts out with like denominators and progresses to more complicated problems. Answers are included. 

For this rational expression worksheet, students find common denominators and then add rational expressions. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems, with answers.

In this similar triangles learning exercise, students use proportions to solve for the missing sides of similar triangles. This two-page learning exercise contains 16 multi-step problems.

Define foreshadowing for your upper graders with this well designed resource. While there are only two slides, the definition and example provided are excellent and if coupled with additional literary devices could make for a great lesson.

Learn ways to simplify algebraic fractions with a video that reviews how to simplify rational expressions by canceling common factors and how to add and subtract simple rational expressions. A worksheet tests pupils' understanding...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II activity, students reduce algebraic fractions to lowest terms.  The one page activity contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response problems.  Answers are provided. 

Learners define properties of fractions and solve for them. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions. They reduce fractions using the GCF and convert the denominators correctly when...

Students investigate the process to work problems that involve equivalent fractions. They practice finding the equivalent values of fractions listed on the worksheet. The lesson includes example steps and problems for the teacher to use.

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students multiply and divide algebraic fractions.  The one page worksheet contains four free response questions.  Answers are included. 

This fractions PowerPoint defines and gives examples of factors and greatest common factors, then introduces the steps involved in simplifying a fraction. Plenty of guided practice is provided for each step.

In this simplifying fractions instructional activity, learners solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they write the fractions in simplest form and find the lowest common denominator for each pair. Then, students change...

For this drawing a model to multiply fractions with unlike denominators, learners review the steps for drawing the models and apply them to solve a word problem and equations. Students solve seven problems.

In this geometry learning exercise, 10th graders calculate the total triangular number, which-is equal to all the dots it takes to make a triangle. There are 8 different questions asking you to find the triangular number for different...