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Midsegments of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students analyze midsegments of triangles in this lesson. They use Cabri Jr. software to observe the relationships between interior angles and midsegments of triangles. Specific instructions for creating this lesson in Cabri Jr. are...
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MVT for Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars find the derivative using the mean value theorem in this calculus lesson. They find the slopes of secant and tangent lines, then analyze the function and identify the slope.
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Higher Order Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to solve problems by taking the derivative. Then, through examination of higher order derivatives using the CAS computer program, high schoolers create a visual of what is happening with the equation.
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Exponential Functions and the Natural Logarithm

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students solve exponential and log functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph natural log and logarithmic functions. They compare and contrast between logs and the exponential graphs. 
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Creating Parallel Lines and Transversals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your class create parallel lines. Students will learn how to identify the different angles created by a parallel line cut by a transversal. Then, they identify and name similar and different angles.
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Functions and Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems identifying the functions and inverses. In this algebra lesson, students identify a one-to-one function, and perform the horizontal line test. They analyze data and graph their results on a graph.
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Solving Systems by Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve systems of equations with your super smart upper graders. They solve systems of equations and then graph two lines to find where they intersect. The focus on the activity is to have learners explore moving a point to...
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Exploring Power Functions 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners describe the end behavior of polynomial functions. Pupils relate the behavior of the graph to the exponent of the graph. They differentiate graphs with odd-exponent and graphs with even exponents.
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Hunter Fred's Quest for Dinner

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners solve problems using trigonometric functions, specifically a problem about a tree stand. Pupils try to maximize the distance of hunting sight given certain restrictions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem, sine, cosine, and...
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Derivative Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners analyze the derivative of a graph. In this calculus lesson, students identify the different behavior of a graph. They label concavity of the graphs as increasing or decreasing.
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Infestation to Extermination

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems with exponential growth and decay. In this calculus instructional activity, students relate exponential functions to infestation and extermination. They take the derivative to find their answer.
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Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using distribution. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor equations using the distributive property. They graph their solution on a graph.
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Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using the GCD and LCM. In this algebra lesson, students factor and simplify equations using the greatest common and least common factors and multiples. They factor integers in pairs.
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Balanced Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Students solve equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students relate solving equations to a balanced scale. They add, subtract, multiply and divide on both sides to keep the scale balanced.
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Characteristics of Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What can an upper grader do with an exponential function? They can solve and graph it, identify its important characteristic, and differentiate graphs based on shifts in graph bases that are greater or less than one. This 45 minute...
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Exponential Functions f(x) = abx

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define exponential functions and graph the equation. For this algebra lesson, students discuss exponential growth and decay as they graph their functions. They differentiate between the base of growth and decay.
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Angles and Similarity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers identify triangles as similar or congruent. In this geometry lesson, students drag triangles around on the navigator to see the effect of different angles on the shape of the triangle. They discuss angle similarity and...
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Pythagorean Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Oh that Pythagorean Theorem is so useful. Learners engage in a 45 minute learning activity that requires them to solve for missing angles and sides of a right triangle. They'll use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the rations of sides and...
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Altitude to the Hypotenuse

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can your class solve right triangles and identify the properties common to right triangles? They will investigate and state the relationship between the altitude to the hypotenuse and the two segments of the hypotenuse formed by the...
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Exploring Transformations: Translations and Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners perform translation and reflection. They identify the coordinate points of the new graph and create a formula for the movement. They identify the pre-image the and after image.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The class solves systems of linear inequalities. They graph lines and identify the point of intersection.They graph lines and identify the boundary that represent the solution and solution set.
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Maximizing Your Efforts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students find where the lines cross and identify the type of solution. They analyze a graph and write the equation of the line.
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What is Log?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians differentiate between logs and natural logs in this algebra lesson. They solve functions and logarithmic functions. Learners also graph and rewrite the exponential and log functions.
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Radian Measure

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians identify central angles, arcs and radius of circles in this pre-calculus lesson. They identify the proportion of the circle based on its radius while they convert between degrees and radians measurements.