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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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Logarithms and Irrational Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between logs and exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, students solve exponential functions using properties of exponents. They differentiate between exponential and irrational functions.
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Quadratics and Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners use the Nspire software to graph. In this algebra lesson, students graph quadratic equations using technology and graphs. They identify the maximum and minimum of each graph.
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Math and the Parthenon

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students relate math to different areas of construction. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the relationship between shapes and the way math is used in architecture. They investigate properties of the Parthenon as it relates...
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Pattern Recognition

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify different patterns and sequence in a deck of cards. In this algebra lesson plan, students use reasoning and proof to solve problems. They create different steps to identify and solve their problems.
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Math Games

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students play games as they review math concepts on grids. In this algebra lesson plan, students review quadrants and other parts of a coordinate system as they play a game. They must finish a word problem by making their final answer...
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Typhoon Project

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners graph and outline the path of a typhoon. In this algebra activity, students measure the path of the typhoon and create a graph with their data. They analyze the data and make predictions.
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Absolute Maximum and Minimum

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the maximum and minimum of each function. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data to analyze it. They differentiate between the absolute max and min and the maxima and minima of each function.
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Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars solve and graph quadratic equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students perform basic operation using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They compute the quadratic formula.
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Adding Integers with Counters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers solve integers using addition. In this algebra lesson, students add integers using counters. They define and label patterns created by integer operations.
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Solving Equations By Systematic Trial

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Studentss solve equations using guess and check. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equation using the systematic trial. They isolate and identify the missing variable using non tranditonal methods.
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Subtracting Integers with Counters

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students subtract integers using counters. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equations using an online tool. They use subtraction to isolate the variable.
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Adding Integers with Two Colour Counters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the zero principle to add integers. In this algebra lesson, students add positive and negative integers verifying the zero principle. They use manipulatives to help them see how opposites can cancel each other out.
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Motion Musing

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate graphing a line. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on the path of a skateboarder. They collect how fast the board is traveling along a straight line and graph their results.
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Quadratic Relation and Parabola

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. For this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and factor quadratic equations. They perform transformation on the parabolas.
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Polygon Sum Conjecture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the sum of the angles of a polygon. In this geometry lesson, students use the interior angle formula of polygon based on the number of sides of the polygon. They identify the missing angle using algebra.
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Square Roots

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

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic mirror.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the parabolic...
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Telescope #2

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic lens.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the parabolic...
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Find the Factors and Prime Factors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Show the class how to find the factors of numbers. They use a variety of strategies, including unifix cubes, to find the factors of a whole number. This resource includes clear procedure to follow. Included are an anticipatory set,...
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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

For Teachers 1st
First graders use simple vegetable cut out and colored paper flower peddles to make simple patterns. They start out with a simple 2-element patterns around the theme of a daisy and increase in difficulty.
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Geometry Wordsearch

For Students 5th - 7th
In this mathematical related activity, students explore and analyze thirteen key terms associated with geometry in a word search puzzle.
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Identifying Fractional Parts of a Whole Unit

For Students 5th
In this fractional parts of a whole worksheet, 5th graders examine different arrays that represent a unit. They tell what part of the whole each of given pictures represents, they measure and color fractional parts of a line, and tell...
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Topic: Dividing Polynomials

For Students 8th - 10th
In this polynomials instructional activity, students use Synthetic division or long division to find the quotient of each polynomial. There are 10 problems to solve.