Fourth graders make a detailed observations about non-native and native grasses. They define reasonable policies that they expect to follow while working in the CRWA. Students list, in small groups, two treatments that have been used in...

Put the better archer in a box. The performance task has pupils compare the performance of two archers using box-and-whisker plots. The resource includes sample responses that are useful in comparing individuals' work to others.

Challenge the class to determine the equation of a line. The 21st part in a 33-part series begins with a proof that every line is a graph of a linear equation. Pupils use that information to find the slope-intercept form of the...

This activity presents a game played by two learners whose solution is an exercise in creating and analyzing with algebraic inequalities. 

Will more deer result in more big game licenses? Scholars first research data on the number of deer and the number of big game licenses in Virginia between 1990 to 2009. They apply polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic regression to...

An interactive lesson helps individuals learn to graph inequalities in two variables. Scholars can adjust the interactive to present the inequalities in standard or slope-intercept form.

Students predict and test different variables that would effect sugar cubes dissolving in water. In this dissolving lesson plan, students have 4 petri dishes with 4 different variations of sugar cubes and water. They predict which will...

In this single variable equations worksheet, students solve 5 problems using different equations to solve for one unknown. They use Hubble's Law to find the velocity of a galaxy knowing the distance it travels.

In this variable expression worksheet, students substitute a given value into an algebraic equation and then solve the problem. This three-page worksheet contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

In this simplifying expressions learning exercise, students combine like terms to simplify a given expression. This one-page learning exercise contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page. This on-line learning...

In this number sense and operations learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 15 various types of multiple choice problems. First, they evaluate a few different functions shown. Then, students write numbers given in scientific...

Students convert between decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson, students show their knowledge of numbers by putting them on a number line. They apply the concept of algebra to solving word problems. Students will use a Ti...

Model the flight of a ball. Small groups collect time data for how long it takes to toss a ball between two people. The teacher leads a discussion about projectile motion to get the class thinking about how to calculate the equation of...

Ninth graders investigate how to solve equations with the variable present on both sides. They practice isolating the variable and combining like terms before solving the equation for the variable.

In this variable expressions worksheet, students evaluate expressions for given terms. Each of the ten expressions contain three variables. Students substitute a given value for the variable and solve the equation.

Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the instructional activity, they...

In this variable expression learning exercise, learners solve one and two-step variable expressions containing negative numbers and fractions. This one-page learning exercise contains ten problems.

In this equation worksheet, students solve one-step algebra equations. They use the distributive property to solve two-step algebra equations. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems.

In this math worksheet, students solve ten two-step algebra equations for the variable. Each problem involves a multiplication or division problem as well as addition and subtraction.

Students compare two cell phone providers and relate those concepts to motion. In this algebra lesson, students identify the unknown in a problem using variables. They calculate the velocity, motion and displacement of different objects.

Here is a variables and extensions worksheet in which learners create variable tables to solve a set of seven problems, then discuss which businesses described in the problems they would like to start.

Practice solving two equations with two unknowns. Here are five problems for using the substitution method. Included are clear, concise step-by-step instructions for the learner to follow. Problems start out easy and gradually get...

Solving systems of equations with a twist! If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, then this is the problem for you. In this scenario, some money is found on the ground and you need to determine if it belongs in the cash...

What happens when your teachers get tired of grading tests and want to use games of chance to determine your grade? How would you decide which game they should play? Learn how to use expected value and standard notation to compare two...