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The Price Is Right

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a list of products with estimated prices. In this algebra lesson plan, students learn to write equations using variables. They match their created list with that of actual products and compare their prices,
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Origami Cube

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare two lengths using the area of a square. In this geometry lesson plan, students solve problems using ratio and proportion of the two shapes. They solve equations by taking the square root of both sides.
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Algebra 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study the functional relationships of a variety of problems. In this functional relationship instructional activity, students determine the dependent and independent quantities of a given set of data. Students record...
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Absolute Value Word Problems: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate absolute value equations and inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities. Students translate verbal expressions into absolute value inequalities.
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Spaghetti Graphs

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students work in pairs to test the strength of spaghetti strands. They collect and graph data to determine a line of best fit. Students create a linear equation to interpret their data. Based on the data collected, students predict...
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Cockroach Slope

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify the slope of linear functions. In this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.
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Move It

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Studens collect and graph data. For this algebra lesson, students use a CBL and CBR with a TI Calcualtor to observe linear graphs. They use the correct vocabualry as they discuss the collected data.
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Slopes and Slope Intercepts

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Fishing Adventures 1

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Often inequalities exist in many real-world contexts but young math learners struggle with understanding how to represent that relationship in a simple equation using an inequality. This activity focuses on the basic concepts by using...
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Math Crossword Puzzle x5

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math crossword puzzle times five learning exercise, students problem solve ten mathematical equations and place their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Two-Variable Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Here is an engaging lesson on solving equations with two variables. Have the class rewrite linear equations in the slope intercept form, y=mx + b. They graph the lines using the slope and y-intercepts.
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Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Are we there yet?  Young trip planners learn about their state and plan a trip. They will select sites to see in three cities in their state, and record associated costs in a spreadsheet. While this was originally designed as a...
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Lines, Rays, Line Segments, and Planes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to lines, rays, line segments and planes and study the differences between them. They also practice graphing lines, rays, line segments and planes
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Left Hand, Right Hand - Solving Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars compare the speed at which they write with their left hand to the speed at which they write with their right hand. The experiment serves as a vehicle to help students develop a conceptual understanding of the three...
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Graphing Inequalities

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students graph linear equations and then find the person in class whose linear equation graph is perpendicular to theirs. In this graphing inequalities lesson plan, students graph their perpendicular slopes and then once their find their...
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Indirect Euclidean Proofs

For Students 10th
In this Euclidean proofs worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include completing indirect Euclidean proofs. First, they write a statement for each of the reasons listed on the sheet of proofs. Then, students solve the...
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Exploring the Nature of Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define conflict and violence, and determine the difference between the two. They find positive aspects of conflict while analyzing a conflict which they experienced. They organize their thoughts using a webbing activity.
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WS 10.12 Review

For Students Higher Ed
For this organic molecules worksheet, students draw molecules given their names, they draw line isomers for a given compound, they predict products of reactions, they write equations for hydration reactions and they write chemical...
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Slopes, Slope-Intercept Form, Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the slope...
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Ellipses

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students analyze ellipse and solve equations. For this algebra lesson, students investigate information about ellipse and solve problems involving ellipse. They analyze and graph ellipse, and write an equation for the ellipse.  
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Uniform-Motion Problems: Just Playing with Cars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the concept of the formula for distance. In this formula for distance lesson, students time battery operated cars with constant velocity over 15 meters. Students use the distance = rate x time formula to determine the...
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Worksheet 2: Graphs, Functions and Derivatives

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students answer 7 questions having to do with graphing derivatives of functions, rectilinear motion, speed and distance.
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Seven Advanced Algebra Problem Sets

For Students 11th - 12th
In this advanced algebra activity, students solve seven problem sets covering: linear equations, arithmetic sequence, slope, point-slope, median, linear system, substitution method and the elimination method. 
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Visual Expressions

For Students 8th
In this visual expressions worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different problems that use visual expressions to solve. First, they write the numerical expression for the models illustrated. Then, students use a number line to solve two...