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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have the class factor and solve trinomials of integers in the form x2 + bx + c, where b and c are positive. They relate factoring to area and then follow a specific format to factor their trinomials. Tiles are used to help them...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph linear and exponential equations. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between linear and exponential equations. They relate it to the real world.
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Alternate Interior Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Label angles of parallel lines to analyze the angles created by a transversal and two parallel lines. They graph their lines and observe the similarity and difference in the angles.
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Special Segments in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students identify important properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between medians, bisectors and altitudes in a triangle. They identify the properties of these important segments.
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Nested Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Nested triangles have been created so that they share a common vertex and vertex angle. Learners drag the endpoints of the side that is opposite the common angle to discover the conditions that make the nested triangles similar. When...
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Function Composition

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve two functions at once. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide composition functions. They use the correct notation and substitution to get their answer.
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Application of Function Composition

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve composition of functions. They add, subtract, multiply and divide functions and then identify the domain and range of each function. An embedded animation shows three different applications of function...
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Extraneous Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
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Exploring Vertical Asymptotes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars identify the domain of a rational function in this precalculus instructional activity. They identify the removable discontinuity and label what will make the denominator zero. Learners also describe properties of the graph as it...
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Polynomial Rollercoaster

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners relate polynomials to a rollercoaster track as they translate a graph around on a coordinate plane. They differentiate between different forms of algebraic expressions.
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The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve problems using the fundamental theorem. In this calculus lesson plan, students solve problems using theorems and proving theorems. They derive the fundamental theorem as they study it.
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The Second Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students investigate the fundamental theorem of calculus. In this calculus instructional activity, students derive the fundamental theorem of calculus. They differentiate between the first and second theorem.
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Parametric Races & Slopes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the slopes and parametric equations. In this calculus lesson plan, students solve parametric equations with specific parameters. They relate lines and slopes based on the derivative of the equation.
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Transformations: Translations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students perform transformations and translations using polygons. In this geometry lesson, students perform transformations on a coordinate plane. They identify the image and pre-image of each figure.
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Solving Systems with Row Operations 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use matrices to solve linear equations. They use reduced row echelon-form and scalar multiplier to simplify the matrices completely.
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Trigonometry Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students identify the different angles and sides of a triangle. For this geometry lesson, students identify the six trigonometric ratios. They graph the graph of each trig function and analyze it.
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Exploring Complex Roots

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
In exploring the concept of complex roots, students find the axis of symmetry and roots of parabolas.  Then, they discuss what makes a solution complex and how to identify functions with complex roots.
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Graphical Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils solve functions using the derivative. They determine the derivative of a function based on its graph, then analyze different functions and draw a relationship and conclusion based on the graph.
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How Many Solutions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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Multiplicity of Zeros of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils identify the multiplicity of exponents as they graph polynomials. They write equations for a function given the zeros of the function and work backwards from solving equations.
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Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, students explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to determine...
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Power Function Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils graph polynomial functions and analyze the graphs. They identify the inverse of the functions and find the domain and range. Learners will then label the functions as one to one and use the horizontal and vertical line test to...
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Finite Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve problems with polynomials. As they graph and analyze polynomial functions, learners define constant and finite, and determine the relationship between the constant set of differences and the slope of a linear...