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Curated OER

Stochastic and Deterministic Modeling

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Explore the difference between stochastic and deterministic modeling through programming. First have the class write algorithms for relatively simple tasks using pseudocode. Use the Python 2.7 program app to simulate Mendel's Pea Pod...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Finding an Unknown Angle

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Teach your class how to apply their knowledge of geometry as they explore the unknown. In order to find an unknown angle, students must understand that rectangles have four interior right angles, that right angles have 90 degrees, and...
Worksheet
MCAS Mentor

Number Sense and Operations

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this number sense and operations worksheet, learners solve 15 different types of problems that include reading number lines and solving inequalities. First, they write the scientific notation of various numbers given. Then, pupils...
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Teach Engineering

Equal and Opposite Thrust in Aircraft: You're a Pushover!

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
It's the law—every action requires a reaction, no matter how small. Pupils experience two demonstrations of Newton's third law of motion as it relates to thrust in the 10th segment of a 22-part unit on flight. Using their mathematical...
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Futures Channel

Algebra Magic

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Abracadabra! Letters can be used in math to represent numbers with the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems! Math magicians will participate in an activity that uses a calculator and a bag...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Points on a Graph

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Learners practice using their knowledge of how to interpret a function and use function notation. The activity includes two questions. Given an input of a function and its output, the first question asks learners to write the ordered...
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EngageNY

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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Google

The Law of Large Numbers and Probability

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate why theoretical probability doesn't always match reality. The activity involves using Python 2.7 (or Sage) to set up a Bernoulli Trial. It also involves setting up a spreadsheet to simulate the Birthday Paradox....
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Teach Engineering

Pointing at Maximum Power for PV

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Following detailed directions, teams collect the voltage and current outputs of a photovoltaic cell by adjusting the resistance. Using the collected data, they determine the highest power output. Implications for weather and a large...
Worksheet
Curated OER

High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Firewood Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners write and solve equations for the cost of firewood by the cord, then use this information to develop tables of values and graph their equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: AL-CAN Highway Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
High schoolers write and solve equations converting between metric and standard measurement as they travel southeast on the Al-Can Highway.
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Curated OER

The Cuisenaire Four-Pan Algebra Balance: Limitations and Suggestions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students illustrate the concept of balancing equations using a Four-Pan Algebra Balance. In this balancing lesson plan, students visualize why it is necessary to add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equation when solving...
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Curated OER

Parabola (Lab Version)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students develop definition for parabola, explain relationship between properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation, explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms, and solve problems that relate the...
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Curated OER

Parabola

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a definition of parabola and explain the relationship between the properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation. They explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms and solve problems...
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Curated OER

High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Jesse Thomas Moose Hide Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners solve problems about a student earning money for college by tanning moose hides.
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Curated OER

Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
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Curated OER

Combining Like Terms

For Students 9th
In this combining like terms activity, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include like terms. First, they identify the like terms in each equation. Then, students add all like terms together, making sure that they...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Geometric Coordinates

For Students 7th - 8th
In this geometric coordinates worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they use the equations provided to complete the table on the right. Then, students plot the x- and y- coordinates on the graph to...
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Curated OER

Circles

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review the definition of a circle and the general formula for a circle to specific problems. They also write the equation for a circle given the center and radius of the circle. Students then define a circle using either the...
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Curated OER

You Gotta Have Heart

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the concept of relations and interpret graphs and tables. They analyze given data and look for a pattern to determine if the numbers represent a function. Students practice solving scientific word problems that...
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Curated OER

Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Division Principle

For Students 8th - 9th
In this division principle worksheet, 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 variable alone on...
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Curated OER

Quadratic Formula

For Students 7th - 10th
In this quadratic formula worksheet, students solve equations containing variables and exponents with the quadratic formula. Students solve 10 equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Students 8th
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include determining various expressions. First, they determine the equation that best represents total earning for a week. Then,...