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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Point-Slope Application Problems

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Create a linear equation for a problem when the intercept information is not given. The two-day lesson introduces the class to the point-slope form, which can be used for problems when the initial conditions are not provided. Pupils...
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EngageNY

Modeling from a Sequence

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Building upon previous knowledge of sequences, collaborative pairs analyze sequences to determine the type and to make predictions of future terms. The exercises build through arithmetic and geometric sequences before introducing...
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EngageNY

Irrational Exponents—What are 2^√2 and 2^π?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Extend the concept of exponents to irrational numbers. In the fifth installment of a 35-part module, individuals use calculators and rational exponents to estimate the values of 2^(sqrt(2)) and 2^(pi). The final goal is to show that the...
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EngageNY

The Most Important Property of Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Won't the other properties be sad to learn that they're not the most important? The 11th installment of a 35-part module is essentially a continuation of the previous lesson, using logarithm tables to develop properties. Scholars...
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Curated OER

"The Rajah's Rice: A Mathematical Folktale from India" adapted by David Barry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use large numbers and learn exponential representation and explain patterns and relations of powers of 2.
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Curated OER

Absolute Value Word Problems: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate absolute value equations and inequalities. In this Algebra I activity, 9th graders solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities. Students translate verbal expressions into absolute value inequalities.
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Curated OER

Play It

For Teachers 6th - 9th
There are a number of activities here that look at representing data in different ways. One activity, has young data analysts conduct a class survey regarding a new radio station, summarize a data set, and use central tendencies to...
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Curated OER

The Way to Better Grades!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils collect and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, learners create a scatter plot from their collected data. They use, tables and graphs to analyze the data and mae decisions.
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Curated OER

Interactivate: Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
This interactive website provides a variety of lesson plans according to which standards you are applying and which textbook you use. Introduce functions to your class by having them construct single operation machines and create...
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Curated OER

Students Multiply Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Factor polynomial functions that have two and three terms. Using Algeblocks, your class will create models to show their understanding of these concepts.
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Curated OER

Linear Relationship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in slope- intercept form. Answer key included.
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Curated OER

Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use the calculator to represent a situation as a table, graph, and equation. They write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. In addition, they explain and justify how they determined their solutions...
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University of Nottingham

Drawing to Scale: A Garden

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
See how design and geometry go hand in hand. The activity asks learners to use geometry to design a backyard garden given dimensions of each feature. Scholars work with ratios and scale to develop an accurate scale drawing that includes...
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Curated OER

Linear Relationships - Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in standard form and then graph the equations using the slop-intercept form. Answer Key...
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Virginia Department of Education

Using Order of Operations and Exploring Properties

For Teachers 5th - 6th
If you need some creative ways to teach the order of operations, use a series of activities that focus on properties. Each lesson uses different materials and works as a stand-alone activity, or can build upon the concepts of the last...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Designing a 3d Product in 2d: a Sports Bag

For Teachers 7th Standards
Sew up pupil interest with an engaging, hands-on lesson. Learners first design a sports bag given constraints on the dimensions of fabric. They then evaluate provided sample responses to identify strengths and weaknesses of included...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Maximizing Area: Gold Rush

For Teachers 7th Standards
Presenting ... the gold standard for a lesson. Learners first investigate a task maximizing the area of a plot for gold prospecting. They then examine a set of sample student responses to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
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Curated OER

Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in groups to show understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals, percentages, and the application of ratios and proportions. In this decimals, fractions, and percents lesson, students use real life consumer...
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Curated OER

Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the cost of an outfit. In this percentages lesson, students look at ads, pick out an outfit, and find the sale price. They create a commercial and complete 4 included worksheets. 
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Curated OER

Using Data Analysis to Review Linear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Using either data provided or data that has been collected, young mathematicians graph linear functions to best fit their scatterplot. They also analyze their data and make predicitons based on the data. This lesson is intended as a...
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Curated OER

Inequalities 7.3

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Graph inequalities and discuss the difference in their slopes. Learners observe rate of change as they compare linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.
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Curated OER

Finding Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students make equations from everyday data. They create a graph from the equations. Students predict and analyze the results. Students complete the second scenario on their own and turn in their handout.
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Curated OER

An Introdcution to Derive

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore Derive.  In this Calculus lesson plan, 12th graders investigate the menus and tools available in Derive.  In addition to the familiarization part of the lesson plan, students investigate Pascal’s...
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Curated OER

Walking on Air

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners collect and analyze data with a graph. For this statistics lesson, students use central tendencies to find the meaning of their data. They display the data on a Ti calculator.