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Translate Word Phrases and Sentences into Equations
Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do...
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Lines of Fit
Students solve equations dealing with best fit lines. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems by analyzing data from a scatterplot, and define it as positive, negative or no correlation. They classify slopes the same way as...
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Creating a Topographic Map
In this topographic map worksheet, students add contour lines to a topographic map using instructions provided. Once topographic map is finished, students complete 2 follow-up short answer questions.
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Graphing
Students collect data and graph their results, then analyze the graphs. In this geometry lesson, students examine slopes and their graphs and discuss the relationship between the lines and the slopes.
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Graphing Linear Equations
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders write the equation of a line given the slope and the y-intercept and determine the equation of a line given the graph. The five page worksheet contains twenty-eight problems. Answers...
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Linear Inequalities
In this linear inequalities worksheet, students solve and graph systems of inequalities on a coordinate plane. Examples and explanations are provided. This five-page worksheet contains 32 problems. Answers are provided at the end of...
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Writing Equations from a Table
Learners use coordinates in a table to write equations. In this algebra lesson, students discuss rate of change as it relates to slope and x and y values. They plot the points from a table to graph their lines and write an equation for...
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Earth's Rotation Changes and the Length of the Day
In this Earth's rotation and day length learning exercise, students are given a table with the period of geological time, the age of the Earth and the total days per year. Students calculate the number of hours per day in each geological...
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Special Segments in a Triangle
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders review the vocabulary associated with the special segments of a triangle and the associated points of concurrency and solve problems in which they find the indicated missing angle or...
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SAT Problem Solving Practice Test
In this problem solving practice test, learners select the best answer from 4 choices to ten questions. Questions are word problems and cover a variety of topics.
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Linear Inequalities
Students explore how to graph a linear inequality. They determine if a point is in the solution set. Students solve linear inquality application problems. They graph linear equations, and solve linear equations for a given variable.
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Topographic Mapping Skills
In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt about topographic maps and why they are useful for various jobs. They also respond to eleven questions that follow related to the excerpt and locating specific map points on the map...
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Graphing Your Motion with Vernier LabQuests
Seventh graders create motion graphs using a motion sensor. In this physics lesson, 7th graders match the graph shown by moving their body. They relate the slope to the way they moved.
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Graphing Stations
Students explore the concept of graphing stations. In this graphing stations lesson, students head to various teacher set-up stations involving slope, point-slope, standard form, parallel lines, etc. Students work problems at...
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CSI Investigation
Young scholars solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.
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Constructing and Visualizing Topographic Profiles
Militaries throughout history have used topography information to plan strategies, yet many pupils today don't understand it. Scholars use Legos and a contour gauge to understand how to construct and visualize topographic profiles. This...
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Pre-Test Unit 8: Geometry Applications
What does a squared and b squared make? C squared of course! The pre-test assesses eighth graders' knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem, application of the Pythagorean Theorem, and finding volumes of solids.
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Graphing Linear Equations Using Data Tables
Learners review the Cartesian plane and the process of plotting points. In groups, students create tables, identify the slope and y-intercept, and graph the equation. Afterward, learners perform the same process, only, individually. As a...
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Mr. Payne Word Search Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, learners study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled word in the word...
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Secant Line Approximation of the Tangent Line
Students perform operation with secant and tangent lines. In this calculus instructional activity, students find the derivative and relate it to the slope of a line. They differentiate between secant and tangent as they intersect a...
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Higher Order Taylor Polynomials
In this polynomial worksheet, students approximate values of linearly using the tangent line. They use first and second-degree polynomials to find the equation of a line tangent to a graph. Students explore Taylor's Theorem. This...
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Cartesian Coordinate System
Students explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Students graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game where they must...
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Hexagon Island
Students identify different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students name polygons using the number of sides. They calculate distance and slopes using the correct formula.
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Whose Line is it Anyway?
Students solve systems of equations. For this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of each function. They use the slope and y-intercept to graph each line.