Students find the relationship between the variables based on experimental data. They determine mathematical relationship between pH and the amount of hydrogen Ions in solution.

Students investigate the Legend of the Tower of Hanoi and complete mathematical problems related to the legend. They play the Tower of Hanoi game online in order to discover the number pattern involved. They solve problems using the...

This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....

Start this activity with a brief description of how to solve absolute value inequalities. A space is provided to help classify the inequalities into types (greater than, less than, or equal to) and for learners to show how to graph their...

Students are introduced to plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane seen several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas

Students explore the concept of finding the composition of seawater.  For this finding the composition of seawater instructional activity, students make a saturated salt water solution.  Students discuss why there is variation...

Explore how real-world applications can be parabolic in nature and how to find quadratic functions that best fit data. A number of different examples of modeling parabolas are explored including a student scavenger hunt, the exploration...

Help your class look for patterns as they create their own arithmetic and geometric sequences. Engage learners with an introductory discussion on sequences and use the applet to let them explore how sequences are formed. Teachers might...

Young scholars identify diagrams of quadrilaterals and circles by different names and classify the figures. They name the areas for each diagram and practice solving the formulas for each.

Seventh graders investigate a series of triangles, looking for patterns and generalizing what they have found. They analyze the pattern data and organize it into a table and graph. Students identify the relationship and discover the rule...

Real-world application of the finite geometric series. Sick? Need to take Ampicillin? How much is in the body at any given point in time as this medication is taken over the course of time. Use the formulas, make calculation, and graph...

Students solve the mystery of dead Mr. Potato Head using physics and algebra. They discuss Newton's Law of cooling as it applies to the mystery scenario involving a cooling baked potato as the "victim". They manipulate algebraic...

By learning to select the best representation for three meal plans, learners compare three meal plans to determine the best choice. Data for the meal plans is sorted on a table, as an algebraic equation, and graphed on a coordinate grid....

In this math worksheet, students solve three digit addition problems. Some of the addition problems require regrouping. The problems are set up to solve vertically.

Using the TI calculator to visualize and make predictions, young scholars perform transformation vertically and horizontally on logarithmic graphs in order to solve problems.

Students explore a variety of ways of solving quadratic equations. Students choose from graphing, factoring, finding square roots, completing the square and using the Quadratic formula. They ponder in the end on polynomial equations.

In this Algebra I/Algebra II activity, students use the laws of exponents to solve problems involving zero and negative exponents.  The one page activity contains six multiple choice questions.  Answers are included. 

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, 10th graders use the laws of exponents to raise a product to a power.  The one page worksheet contains three multiple choice questions.  answers are included. 

In this precalc lesson, students write out definitions, identify functions, solve integrals and derivatives and graph trig functions as they relate to angles. This is a final exam for precalculus. There are 80 questions on this exam.

Teach your class how to calculate monthly payments on a home mortgage. In this percent lesson, high schoolers calculate the monthly payment on a home mortgage, and compare different lengths of time and the interest rates for national...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, students write numbers in scientific and decimal notation.  The two page instructional activity contains a combination of seventeen multiple choice and free response...

For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use the laws of exponents to find the product of the given monomials.  The one page worksheet contains ten multiple choice questions.  Answers are included. 

Learners solve complex radical equations. Solutions vary from one, two, and none, allowing pupils to gain experience solving a variety of problems.