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Pigs, Goats and Sheep

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Student are able to devise and use problem solving strategies to explore problems systematically and mathematically. They also form and solve various types of equations. This instructional activity requires some prior knowledge of...
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Diophantus II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use an ancient math game to establish the context for solving problems by investigating them in a systematic and mathematical way. They also need to have the ability to solve various types of equations.
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The Power of Algebra

For Teachers 1st
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.
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Multiplication and Exponents

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write values as both standard and exponential forms. In this exponential form lesson, students solve multiplication of exponents problems. Both application and drill and practice formats are presented.
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I'm So Sorry I Ate Chocolate

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the magnitudes of the sides and angles of a triangle. They determine the proof of the Sine Rule before using it to solve triangles. They compare the Sine Rule to the Cosine Rule in this unit of lessons.
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Differential Equations and Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students determine the size of the population at a given time. They calculate the time at which the population will be a given number. They observe how the population grows at the rate that is directly proportional to the number of...
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Logarithmic Functions as Inverses

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
In this algebra activity, students solve logarithmic functions. They graph their solution using log properties. There are 6 questions.
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Math 321 Spring 98. Complex Numbers

For Students Higher Ed
In this complex numbers worksheet, students find the solutions to polynomials and write them in rectangular and exponential form. This two-page worksheet contains two problems.
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Logarithms

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this pre-calculus worksheet, learners write equations in exponential form and logarithmic form.  Students solve and graph logarithmic equations.  The two page worksheet contains eighty-six problems.  Answers are...
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Logarithms and their Properties

For Students 11th - 12th
In this logarithm worksheet, students explore the properties of logarithms. Explanations and examples are provided. This three-page worksheet contains ten logarithm problems to solve.
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Properties of Logarithms

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders apply the 3 properties of logarithms to solve equations by expanding or condensing them. There are 4 problems to solve.
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Curve Fitting and the TI-85 Calculator

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders follow a step-by-step guide for using graphing calculator to determine equations which best fit data graphed. They gather data from various sites on the web, or they do searches to find information necessary to complete...
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Composite Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a poster to explain composite functions. In this composite function worksheet, students explore linear equations and functions. They complete a worksheet and use manipulatives to complete problems.
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Negative Exponents Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th
In this negative exponent worksheet, students solve equations with negative exponents. They explore changing negative exponents to positive ones. Students simplify given problems changing them from exponential form to standard form. ...
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New Functions From Old, Part 1

For Students Higher Ed
In this function learning exercise, students use various methods to solve functions. They explore the logarithm function, the derivative of an exponential function, and compose a function with a linear equation. This four-page learning...
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The Lady's Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a game to establish the context of solving problems in a systematic and mathematical fashion. They also solve various types of equations to find reasonable solutions.
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The Old Chicken Run Problem

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply problem solving strategies to work with a real life situation in which they need to determine the area. They determine the area of chicken runs that are rectangular in shape when give a partial perimeter.
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Pizza Toppings 2

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore possible combinations of items. They devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. They examine using linear and quadratic patterns to solve combination problems. From a given...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils solve right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this solving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem lesson plan, students find the missing side of a right triangle.  Pupils find the hypotenuse given two...
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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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Changing the Base

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
I can't calculate a base-2 logarithm since my calculator doesn't have a base-2 log key. Young mathematicians use the change of base formula to extend the properties of logarithms to all bases. Among these bases is the natural log base,...
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Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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Ivy Smith Grows Up

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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.
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Using Innovative Approaches To Explore Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Use student-directed resource sheets, multiple approaches, and group work instead of drill and kill.