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Authentic Activities for Connecting Mathematics to the Real World
Check out the handout from a presentation that contains a collection of high school algebra projects connecting a variety of mathematics to the real world. Activities range from simple probabilities to calculus. The activities...
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Worksheet #2.6: MT-A141 PreCalculus
In this graphing instructional activity, students predict how a graph of given functions will work. Next, they check their work using a graphing calculator. Students use algebra to complete the graph of a square and determine...
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Simplify
In this algebra learning exercise, 6th graders simplify the given problems. Students solve 8 problems ordering the numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least according to the given directions for each.
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Balancing Equations
Students balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying balanced.
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Expressions from Sentences
In this algebra learning exercise, students rewrite sentences into algebraic equations using variables and solve for the unknown. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.
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Word Problems
In this algebra activity, 9th graders rewrite word problems into algebraic sentences. They define sum, difference, quotient and factors. There are 5 word problems with an answer key.
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Foldable with Word Problems
Students create different ways to solve word problems. In this algebra lesson, students solve real life problems by creating formulas they can use more than once for different type of problems. They apply their knowledge of algebra to...
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Line of best fit
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the line of best fit for a scatter plot and use the information to make predictions involving interpolation or extrapolation. The one page worksheet contains one multiple...
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River Optimization Problem
Young scholars define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. For this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology,...
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Quadratics and Parabola
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph parabolas using the vertex and axis of symmetry. They apply parabolas to word problems as it applies to paths taken. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Radical Terms
In this Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II worksheet, students simplify radicals that do not have a variable in the radicand. The one page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use substitution to evaluate algebraic expression, including absolute values, factorials, and exponents. The two page worksheet contains eighteen multiple choice...
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Calculating Rates
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the rate or time using the appropriate units. The one page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions. Answers...
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Multi-Step Equations
In this multi-step equation, students solve for the unknown. Equations contain at least two operations, addition, subtraction and/or multiplication. Students use their algebra steps to solve 26 problems on the two pages. The remaining...
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Proportions
In this pre-algebra worksheet, learners check 6 pairs of ratios to determine if they are equivalent. In the final 16 problems, students solve for the missing value in the equivalent proportions.
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Graphing Solutions
In this graphing solutions worksheet, 9th graders solve 13 various types of problems. First, they find the solution of each systems by graphing on the coordinate plane provided. Then, students solve each systems of equations...
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Ratios and Proportions
Students solve problems involving percents and ratios. In this algebra lesson, students convert decimals to percents and percents to decimals. They solve problems involving algebraic expressions and four different kinds of percent problems.
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Graph Linear Inequalities
Int his algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve linear inequalities using algebra and graph their solution on a graph. They analyze graphs and write an equation for the inequality. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Simplifying Radicals
In this Algebra I/Algebra II/Geometry learning exercise, students simplify numeric expressions involving radicals. The one page learning exercise contains nine multiple choice questions. Answers are included.
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Integers and Order of Operations
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders solve addition, subtraction and multiplication of integers using the correct order of operation. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Calculating rates
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, learners solve verbal problems in which they calculate rates using the appropriate unit of measure. The one page worksheet contains a combination of seven multiple choice and free response...
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Quadratic Equation with Trinomials
Students create quadratic equations and factor out to find the roots. In this algebra lesson, students watch a short video on how to factor trinomials. They are taught two methods and given the option to use either method.
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Introduction to Tangent Lines using the TI-Nspire
Students make mathematical argument using the concept of Limit. In this algebra lesson, student calculate the instantaneous rate of change from the linear graph. They use a TI-calculator to create a visual of the graphs.
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Graph Linear Inequalities
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear inequalities and graph their results on a coordinate plane. They shade the correct side of the line. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
