Fifth graders investigate data from maps to solve problems. In this data instructional activity, 5th graders study maps and collect data from each map. Students present their data in a variety of ways and calculate the mode, mean,...

Young scholars identify relation, function, patterns and range. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph quadratic equations. They use transformation to move the parabola around and make predictions.

Students compare and contrast objects and are introduced to a Venn Diagram. For this alike and different lesson, students make observations regarding properties of objects. Students classify object and build ideas about variables....

Students are introduced to the elimination method in Algebra. As a class, they solve two linear equations with two unknowns using this new method. They discuss the positive and negative aspects of using this method to solve problems. ...

Learners explore exponential growth and decay using M&M’s in this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson. They investigate the cost of a new car by calculating depreciation and payments.

Pupils investigate financial applications of mathematics in this mathematics lesson. They will investigate equations that represent a company’s income, expense, and profit functions and use those equations to identify break even points...

Eleventh graders investigate the way credit cards work when collecting interest. In this algebra lesson, 11th graders investigate the growth of interest exponentially when using a credit card. They calculate what the cheapest rate is to...

Students study operations with real numbers using mental computation or paper-and-pencil calculations. They judge the reasonableness of numerical computations and their results. They set up and solve proportions for direct and inverse...

In this algebra instructional activity, 9th graders define rational and irrational numbers and answer questions about properties of real numbers. There are 38 questions on this test.

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.

Middle schoolers convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they...

Before graphing and finding distances, learners investigate the coordinate plane and look at patterns related to plotted points. Points are plotted and the goal is to look at the horizontal and vertical distances between coordinates and...

In this algebra activity, 9th graders observe an alien math class and calculate how many fingers the aliens have. The solve simple equations and calculate the answer to this question.

Students define the slope of the line, find the slope between any two points on the line, and allow them to name other areas where the slope is used. They explain why the slope is defined as the rise over the run.

Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.

Learn how to solve problems by taking the derivative. Then, through examination of higher order derivatives using the CAS computer program, learners create a visual of what is happening with the equation.

For this kinetic energy and voltage worksheet, learners use the formula that relates the kinetic energy of a particle to its voltage to answer 3 questions. Students manipulate the equation to solve for the speed of particles given...

For this algebra worksheet, students calculate the point of intersection between a circle and a straight line. There are 5 questions with an answer key.

In this algebra instructional activity, students review the basic concepts of algebra and linear equations. They solve polygons and shapes for their area and perimeter. There are 27 questions.

In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders rewrite exponential numbers using scientific notation and condense the equations and expand using the standard form. There are 6 word problems applying the use of scientific notations.

In this math exam learning exercise, 8th graders review geometric and algebraic concept including angles, polygons, equations, factoring and addition and subtraction, quadrilaterals, trig and circles. They take a...

Ninth graders factor equations and find prime numbers. In this algebra instructional activity, 9th graders find the factors and prime factors of a number using multiples and relatively prime numbers.

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

Students solve word problems using the correct math symbols. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the TI calculator to graph their equation and analyze it. They find the line of regression and use to draw conclusion.