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Virginia Department of Education
How Much is that Tune?
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
Achieve
Ivy Smith Grows Up
Babies grow at an incredible rate! Demonstrate how to model growth using a linear function. Learners build the function from two data points, and then use the function to make predictions.
Curated OER
Polynomials and Linear Factors
This algebra learning exercise reviews writing polynomials in standard form from factored form, looks at the graphs of polynomials of degree higher than two, and identifies the zeros of polynomials using the Factor Theorem and...
Inside Mathematics
Snakes
Get a line on the snakes. The assessment task requires the class to determine the species of unknown snakes based upon collected data. Individuals analyze two scatter plots and determine the most likely species for five...
Inside Mathematics
Population
Population density, it is not all that it is plotted to be. Pupils analyze a scatter plot of population versus area for some of the states in the US. The class members respond to eight questions about the graph, specific points and...
Curated OER
Dental Impressions
What an impressive task it is to make dental impressions! Pupils learn how dentists use proportional reasoning, unit conversions, and systems of equations to estimate the materials needed to make stone models of dental impressions....
Virginia Department of Education
Road Trip
Help plan a road trip with linear equations. Scholars consider two different rental car companies and write equations representing the cost for each company. They graph the system of equations to determine the conditions under which each...
Curated OER
Slope & Rate of Change
This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....
Curated OER
How Alike Are We?
Fourth graders find the range, mode, median, and mean for each of the data sets (height and shoe size). They discuss which measure of central tendency for each data set best represents the class and why. Students graph the shoe size and...
Ms. Amber Nakamura's Mathematics Website
Algebra Project
What would your dream house look like? A cottage? A medieval castle? High schoolers enrolled in Algebra design the perfect house while using slopes to write equations for various aspects of the project.
Curated OER
Conjectures and Conclusions
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry instructional activity, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Extending Pattern Understandings
Learners use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
Curated OER
Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
Curated OER
Integrating Functions
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers find the answers to the functions that includes integration and trigonometry. They use the examples for help with the special functions.
Curated OER
Polygonal Strings
Sixth graders apply knowledge of how to calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They determine why it is inappropriate to measure the area of land by its perimeter which is done in certain areas of New Guinea. They complete a...
Curated OER
Best Practices of Technology Integration
Students participate in a lesson in order to practice using systems of equations in order to graph them. A cumulative project in the form of a brochure, web page, or interactive kiosk make this lesson more engaging.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Quadratic Inequalities Graphically
Eighteen problems present a variety of practice solving quadratic inequalities graphically. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Quadratic Inequalities
Students solve quadratic inequalities using graphs, tables, and algebraic methods.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Solving Polynomial Inequalities
A short lesson on solving quadratic and polynomial inequalities.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving Quadratic Inequalities: Concepts
Introduces a conceptual basis for solving quadratic inequalities, looking at linear inequalities and using a knowledge of what quadratic graphs look like.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Quadratic Inequalities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn about graphing and solving quadratic inequalities. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: How to Solve Quadratic Equations
Gain an understanding of how to use factoring to solve a quadratic equation by viewing examples and a video lesson. [2:13]
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Quadratic Inequalities
Using this tutorial, you'll learn two methods of solving quadratic inequalities: using a sign graph of factors and using the test-point method. Offers step-by-step written examples, and practice problems for you to complete.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Inequalities, They Are Not Just Linear Anymore!
Students study quadratic relationships and explore the process of graphing quadratic inequalities and systems of quadratic inequalities. They will solve these inequalities algebraically and graph them on a coordinate plane.