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Distance over Time

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students analyze velocity and how it is determined. They experiment with velocity in order to measure and calculate the magnitude of speed. They use examples in their novel "Skateboard Renegade" to relate velocity to real life situations.
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Basic Probability

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils explore basic probability.  In this Algebra II/Geometry lesson, students use modeling to solve basic probability problems involving real-life applications. 
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Review Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra activity, learners identify functions using the domain and range. They use correct function notation to solve composition functions. There are 13 questions.
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Proportions a/b=c/d

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars calculate distance and proportion of objects. For this algebra lesson, students define proportion and how it is used in math. They solve the problem through guided instruction.
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Solving Square Root and Other Radical Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve equations involving radical equations.  The worksheet provides an explanation and worked examples.  The two page worksheet contains three problems.  Solutions are not...
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Practice Chapter Test

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra activity, students identify the property being used in each problem. They plot numbers on a number line. There are 30 questions.
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Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve exponential problems using exponential properties. In this algebra instructional activity, students discuss the meaning of exponents, and bases raised to different powers. They explore exponential functions using a computer.
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The Quadratic Formula

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations and examine the discriminate to determine the number and type of roots a quadratic equation will have.  The two page learning...
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Functions As Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this algebra worksheet, high schoolers use the given values for the functions to create a pattern of solving an equation that is extended into a word problem.
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Using Series to Analyze Financial Situations: future Value

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus learning exercise, students investigate a method of finding the accumulated value of an annuity by considering it a series. The eleven page learning exercise contains explanation, examples, and...
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Numbers, Patterns, and Algebraic Thinking

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use spreadsheets.
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Algebra I: A Draining Swimming Pool

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners analyze and develop symbolic representations to describe the amount of water left in a pool being pumped out after a given amount of time, with various pumping rates and initial quantities of water in the pool.
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Visualiziing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.
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Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars practice multiplying and dividing polynomial expressions with monomials. After a lecture on how to calculate the expression, students practice solving their own polynomial expression while being guided by their classmates.
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Pigs, Goats and Sheep

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Student are able to devise and use problem solving strategies to explore problems systematically and mathematically. They also form and solve various types of equations. This lesson plan requires some prior knowledge of equations.
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Investigating Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify properties of parabolas. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor quadratic equations and identify the properties of parabolas. They find the roots, vertex and intercepts of a parabola.
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Standard Deviation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the mean, median and mode. They use the standard deviation to solve problems. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Function Tables

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify function using tables of data. In this algebra lesson, students create a tale of point and plot on a coordinate plane. They analyze the graph as being a function or not.
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The Function Box

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore arithmetic and numerical patterns. After observing a teacher created function box, students describe a pattern and predict what will "come out" of the function box. They explore patterns such as geometric shapes,...
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Lesson 2: Introduction to Equations & Why We Can Solve Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
For this equations worksheet, students explore mathematical expressions.  They solve algebraic equations with one variable and identify the domain and range.  This five-page worksheet contains detailed notes, examples, and 4...
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Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve word problems. They identify the graph as exponential growth or decay. There are 7 questions with an answer key.
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Direct Variation

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving direct variation.  The two page worksheet contains explanation, examples, and twenty-one problems.  Answers are not included. 
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Polynomials

For Students Higher Ed
In this College algebra learning exercise, students determine the degree of polynomials.  Students add, subtract, multiply, divided and factor polynomials.  The two page learning exercise contains thirty-eight problems. ...
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Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students differentiate between perfect roots and rational roots. In this algebra lesson, students perform operation using roots. They add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.