Mathematics Assessment Project
Baseball Jerseys
Batter up! As an assessment task, learners write linear functions to model the cost of baseball jerseys. They then determine which of two companies would charge a cheaper rate to buy baseball jerseys.
Radford University
Finding a Location for Your Kitchen Island
Where is the best place to work? Small groups map out a kitchen on a coordinate plane and find the centers of the work triangle to find the best place to install an island. The teams use algebraic methods to locate the center by finding...
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Linear Systems: General Solutions
In this linear system activity, students explore the characteristics of given matrices. They multiply matrices and determine pivots and multiply solutions. This four-page activity contains approximately seven problems.
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Investigating Equations of Lines
High schoolers investigate linear equations as they use technology (Cabri, Jr.) to explore the equations of lines in slope-intercept form. The technology allows learners to manipulate the line and observe the changes in the parameters of...
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Know the System
Students identify the different systems of equations. In this algebra activity, students solve systems of equations using graphing, elimination and substitution. They use the Ti to graph their systems.
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I Can Do This! Systems of Equations
Students solve systems of 2-by-2 linear equations using tables,
graphs and substitution. In small groups, classmates work together to discover strategies for solving equations. They use a calculator to graphically represent their answers.
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Linear Systems
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Twenty-Four Linear Systems Solved Using Substitution and Elimination
In this solving linear systems activity, students solve twenty-four systems using the substitution and elimination methods. Definitions and examples are provided.
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Multivariable Calculus: Linear Systems
In this linear system worksheet, students compute the determinant of a given matrix. They solve systems of equations and compute the inverse of a matrix. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and three multi-step...
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Systems of Equations
In this algebra instructional activity, students factor systems of equations using elimination and substitution. THey graph their lines and find the point of intersection. There are 15 questions.
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Linear Systems: The Determinant
In this determinant worksheet, students find the determinants of matrices. They identify patterns and their relationship to the canonical matrix. This two-page worksheet contains approximately nine problems, as well as examples and...
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Systems of Equations (A)
In this systems of equations practice activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 24 problems.
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Secret Messages and Matrices
Students use matrices and linear equations to decrypt a secret message. They receive a part of the encoded message to decode by means of inverse matrices. Pupils write critiques about the activity.
Inside Mathematics
Graphs (2007)
Challenge the class to utilize their knowledge of linear and quadratic functions to determine the intersection of the parent quadratic graph and linear proportional graphs. Using the pattern for the solutions, individuals develop a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Sammy's Chipmunk and Squirrel Observations
Here is a fun project. Sammy observes a chipmunk and a squirrel to see how many holes each needs in order to stash the same number of acorns. Scholars could find the answer algebraically or create a table to analyze the...
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Linear Systems: Linear Equations
For this linear systems worksheet, students use a matrix to represent linear systems. This four page worksheet provides examples, explanations and approximately eight problems to complete.
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Linear Systems: Linear Equations, Vectors and Matrices
In this matrices worksheet, students write matrix notation to represent linear systems. This four-page worksheet contains approximately 15 problems.
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Numerical Analysis: Solving Linear Equations
In this linear equation activity, students compare methods to solve linear equations. This four-page activity contains approximately five questions.
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Algebra II: Chapter 7 Test - Systems of Equations
In this systems of equations activity, high schoolers solve systems of equations, systems of inequalities, and linear equations. They read word problems and write a system of equations that depicts the problem. this two-page...
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Linear Systems/ LU Decomposition
In this math instructional activity, students find the values by factoring a matrix A into the product of a lower triangular matrix L. They also make it into an upper matrix U.
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Linear Systems: Reduced Row Echelon Matrix and Rank
Students find the nullspace of the three matrices by finding the reduced row echelon matrix for each in this activity. They convert three matrices to reduced row echelons and show they have only one pivot. Students find the rank of three...
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Using Systems of Equations
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve systems of equations. They use substitution, elimination and graphing to solve. There are 33 questions with an answer key.
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Linear Systems and Quadratics
In this algebra activity, students solve quadratic equations and linear equations. They graph their points and identify where the 2 intersect. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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MA 371 - Matrices: Solving Systems and Determinants
In this solving systems and determinants worksheet, young scholars solve 4 multi-part short answer problems. Students solving systems of equations using matrices. Young scholars find a basis for row spaces and column spaces. Students...