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Homecoming Tickets

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve word problems using systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students use computer and graphing to graph and analyze their solution. They solve system involving inequalities.
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve linear equations In this algebra activity, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Lessen the Loan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Middle-schoolers explore the concept linear equations. They use the internet to navigate through videos and problems. Pupils problem solve to determine rates of change, slope, and x and y-intercepts.
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Is There a Limit to Which Side You Can Take?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Calculus students find the limit of piecewise functions at a value. They find the limit of piecewise functions as x approaches a given value. They find the limit of linear, quadratic, exponential, and trigonometric piecewise functions.
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection to Cellular Growth

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice graphing relationships between variables by studying topics such as exponential growth and decay. They conduct a series of numerical experiments using a computer model and a variety of physical experiments using mold,...
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McCadam's Quarterly Report

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders problem solve a problem from a local business using data, generating graphs, and draw conclusions. They submit their findings in a business letter format with feed back from a company's plant manager.
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Charting Weight

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders record the weight of themselves and 3 family over a week, and then use that data to compile 2 bar graphs and 4 line graphs and answer a series of questions.
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The Absolute Truth

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems of inequalities and equations. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide to solve inequalities. They graph their solutions on a number line.
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Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve inequalities and systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.
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Between The Extremes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars analyze graphs for specific properties. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve equations and graph using the TI calculator. They find the different changes that occur in each graph,including maximum and...
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Introducing Linear Terminology

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...
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Comparing Exponential and Power Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students compare and contrast exponential and power functions. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the value of x, using the graph as a visual. They compare functions with base of greater than one, to base of less than one.
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Polynomial Multiplication

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students review information about how to multiply polynomials and then work in pairs to complete a worksheet. They use graphing calculations to help them solve their math problems.
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Equations With Radical Expressions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students solve systems of equations with radical expressions. After reading real life situation, they translate the problem into algebraic expressions. As a class, students solve quadratic equations and inequalities by graphing and...
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Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Lesson 3: The Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs (on the Internet) to verify and solve solutions. Students solve quadratic equations by using square roots. Students examine examples of inequalities.
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Robot Rounding!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students collect data on a robot and relate the behavior to prove there is an infinite minute set of numbers. In this algebra lesson plan, students verify that there is always a number between two numbers. They analyze and make...
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Jelly Belly: What a Wonderful "Bean"!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how jelly beans are produced. They discuss the origins of the jelly bean and view a video about how jelly beans are prepared, tested, shaped, finished, and shipped and estimate the amount of jelly beans in a jar and sort...
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Earthquakes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders demonstrate the mathematical components of a scientific problem as well as illustrate how real world problems can be solved using math. They demonstrate math skills such as rate calculation, graphing, and linear equations.
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Which Bag is Which?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore number sense by completing a statistical analysis game in class. In this data graphing lesson, students utilize visual references such as colored cubes and tiles to map out the results of an experiment outcome such as a...
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Discovering Growth Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explain the differences between linear (arithmetic) and exponential (geometric) growth. They use worksheets imbedded in this lesson to help them make predicitions and graph data points.
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Choosing a Summer Job

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
What did you do over your summer vacation. Young wage earners must compare summer job options, and determine when each job earn the same amount and what that amount be. This be done by creating, graphing, and solving systems of...
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?

For Teachers 10th
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.