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Squared Riddles
In this squared riddles instructional activity, students problem solve four mathematical word problem riddles. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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The Quadratic Formula
In this quadratic formula worksheet, learners use the quadratic formula to find the roots of a polynomial. Explanations and examples are provided. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
University of Utah
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Conquer any irrational fears you might have of irrational numbers. As class members investigate how to represent numbers geometrically, they learn about rational and irrational numbers, including approximating and ordering rational...
EngageNY
Nonlinear Motion
Investigate nonlinear motion through an analysis using the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils combine their algebraic and geometric skills in the 24th lesson of this 25-part module. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, scholars collect data on the...
Curriculum Corner
8th Grade Math Common Core Checklist
Ensure your eighth graders get the most out of their math education with this series of Common Core checklists. Rewriting each standard as an "I can" statement, this resource helps teachers keep a record of when each standard was...
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Make Up Test on Solving Quadratics
In this solving quadratics learning exercise, 10th graders write radicals in the simplest form. They solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and through the use of the quadratic formula. Students determine the vertex and...
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Solve Five Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula
In this solving quadratic equations worksheet, students solve five quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula. Students also review using the discriminant, solving by factoring, and solving by completing the square. ...
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Perfect Squares and Factoring
In this perfect square activity, students factor perfect square trinomials and polynomials. They identify trinomials and polynomials that are perfect squares. This one-page activity contains 21 problems.
Curriculum Corner
8th Grade Math "I Can" Statement Posters
Clarify the Common Core standards for your eighth grade mathematicians with this series of classroom displays. By rewriting each standard as an achievable "I can" statement, these posters give students clear goals to work toward...
Illustrative Mathematics
Rational or Irrational?
Is 4 plus the square root of 2 rational or irrational? After your class has gained a basic grasp of rational and irrational numbers, use this worksheet to push them a little further in their understanding. Learners must identify sums and...
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What You See Is What You Get
Students practice visualization as a strategy for reading and comprehending math word problems.
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Factoring Perfect Squares
In this factoring worksheet, students factor perfect squares. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the worksheet. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Imaginary Unit
In this imaginary unit instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving with imaginary units. First, they define an imaginary unit as a number whose square is negative. Then, students solve each...
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The Year Game: Writing Number Expressions
In this year game worksheet, students write expressions for the counting numbers one through 100 using only digits in the curent year. They do so using only the digits in the current year and using addition, multiplication,...
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Building a General Quadratic Function
Learners rewrite a general quadratic function by completing the square to see a new form of the function that more easily identifies the x-coordinate of the vertex and the two roots of the function.
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Genetic Disorders with Cultural Roots: International Insects
Students recognize that certain populations have specific genetic disorders that could benefit or harm them in their environment, work out punnett square problems and infer offspring probabilities from results, and provide advantages and...
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Venn Diagrams & Word Problems
Students explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Students use survey results about MySpace and Facebook in a Venn...
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Polynomial Function Exam 4
In this polynomial worksheet, learners solve 12 questions. The first five questions deal with the roots of the polynomials. Students state the inverse for one problem and the reciprocal for one problem. They make three graphs, and...
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Calculus Assignment #1: Integrals
In this calculus worksheet, students evaluate given integrals. Problems contain exponents, square roots, and complex fractions. This two-page worksheet contains 16 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on page two.
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Calculus Assignment #5: Integrals
In this calculus assignment worksheet, students evaluate given integrals. Problems contain square roots, complex fractions, and exponents. This two-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on page two of the worksheet.
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Pythagorean Theorem: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2010
Students solve Pythagorean theorem problems. in this Pythagorean theorem lesson, students read real world problems, draw diagrams, and then solve with the Pythagorean theorem. They define hypotenuse and leg. students...
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Exercise Set 2.7: Functions and Graphs
In this functions worksheet, young scholars solve 40 short answer problems. Students determine if a graph represents a function. Young scholars find the domain of absolute value and square root functions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Checking a calculation of a decimal exponent
In a writing prompt, learners are asked to check the calculation of a decimal exponent without a calculator. Use as an opener or assessment after studying fractional exponents. Requires a strong understanding of exponents and roots to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Regular Tessellations of the Plane
Bringing together the young artists and the young organizers in your class, this lesson takes that popular topic of tessellations and gives it algebraic roots. After covering a few basic properties and definitions, learners attack the...