This study guide would be great to use when presenting a lesson on ratios and proportions. It includes clear definitions, explanations, and examples to work through as a class or individually. In addition, it has notes on rates and...

Your learners analyze the familiar model of a cold beverage warming when it is taken out of the refrigerator. The general form of the equation and its graph are presented. Learners learn about the specific pieces of the function by...

There are many ways to correlate coffee to life, but in this case a activity looks at the price of two different sizes of coffee. It requires interpreting a graph with two unknown variables, in this case the price, and solving for...

Quadratic solutions come in all shapes and sizes, so help your classes find the right one! Learners use the quadratic formula to find solutions for quadratic equations. Solutions vary from one, two, and complex. 

Fold, fold, and fold some more. In the first installment of a 35-part module, young mathematicians fold a piece of paper in half until it can not be folded any more. They use the results of this activity to develop functions for the area...

Show your class how people calculated complex math problems in the old days. Scholars take a trip back to the days without calculators in the 15th installment of a 35-part module. They use logarithms to determine products of numbers and...

Students solve volume problems. In this geometry lesson plan, the class watches a video about clean water (link provided) and individuals compare the volume of different prisms, including an actual drinking glass. Extension activities...

To find x, you have to get it by itself, correct? Individuals solve a linear word problem and share their solutions with others that solved the problem in a similar fashion. They then complete a self-assessment on how they feel about...

In this limit instructional activity, students find the interval values of given functions. They identify constants, and plot graphs. This three-page instructional activity contains approximately 20 problems.

  Explore the connection between a finite graph, a directed graph, and a matrix. Graph lines and identify the relationship of matrices in real-world scenarios. Then use this information to work with a partner to plan and design a...

This task focuses on using the verbal definition of the logarithm to understand that a logarithm is an exponent. Learners complete six computational exercises using the inverse properties of logs and exponents and answer two...

Water, water, everywhere? Each pupil first uses an Internet program to select 50 random points on Earth to determine the proportion of its surface covered with water. The class then combines data to determine a more accurate estimate.

How do you solve linear equations? Learn how to solve simple linear equations by applying properties of equality in this instructional slideshow. The materials include step-by-step instructions and key concepts to support understanding.

In this algebra learning exercise, students add and subtract 30 sets of polynomials. 12 problems involve addition, 17 are subtraction problems, and one involves both addition and subtraction of polynomials.

Graph inequalities and discuss the difference in their slopes. Learners observe rate of change as they compare linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.

In this radicals worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include rationalizing the denominators in each problem. First, they rationalize the denominator. Then, students write the conjugate for each binomial. In addition,...

First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.

In this complex numbers worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include addition and subtraction of these numbers. First, they add or subtract the coefficients of similar terms algebraically. Then, students remove the...

In this division principle instructional activity, students solve 20 different problems that include applying the division principle to determine the value of each variable. They solve each equation for the variable by getting the...

In this solving linear equations worksheet, learners combine like terms to solve 9 equations. Students solve 8 proportion problems by cross multiplying.

In this undefined fractions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to solving various undefined fractions. They determine the value of x in each that makes the fractions undefined. Students determine when the...

In this polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include addition and subtraction of various polynomials. First, they remove the parentheses and group like terms together. Then, students add or subtract like...

In this division of polynomials learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different equations that include monomials. First, they divide each terms of the polynomial by the monomial and subtract the exponents. Then, students write the...

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve linear equations in which like variable terms must be combined. The one page interactive worksheet contains fifteen problems. Answers and a hint are provided.