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Learning to use R statistical software for data mining — Putting it all together: In Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data, page 4; Students will mine data to identify the variables that most significantly impact the...; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Dail Midgette.

Learning to use R statistical software for linear regression — An alternative to the graphing calculator: In Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data, page 2; Students often learn how to do linear regression activities using a graphing calculator. This lesson provides an opportunity to complete these same types of assignments using R statistical software. Students will use this free software to create scatter plots and to develop linear regression models that can be used to make predictions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Dail Midgette.

A mathematical model to describe fluid behavior: Middle school students will learn how to use math to model and predict natural phenomena. Through hands-on labs, students will explore the behavior and effects of fluid in and around objects and organisms. Students will investigate and create fluid transport systems and gather data to calculate natural frequencies. Using scale models to gain a better understanding, they will use data to predict real-life effects on trees and other structures.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Mathematical translations: This lesson develops knowledge of algebraic expressions and their verbal equivalents. Students will establish a foundation for future Algebra I tasks by identifying mathematical symbols and expressions through group work and individual tasks. This lesson contains modifications for the novice high English Language Learner (ELL).; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 English Language Development and Mathematics); By Seth Beale and Wendy Sumner.

Multiplying polynomials: In this lesson, students apply their knowledge of distributive property to multiply polynomials. The process of multiplying by the FOIL method is developed. The English Language Development goals and objectives for this lesson are for a Novice High English Language Learner (ELL).; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Mathematics); By Seth Beale and Wendy Sumner.

Now presenting quadratic equations: This plan uses student created PowerPoint slides to present, review, and summarize various methods of solving quadratic equations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Charlotte Lewis.

Percent of change: What's the deal?: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.5; In this lesson, students calculate percent of change and discuss how percent of change is used in retail careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Mathematics); By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Personal trainers: Working with slope: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.2; In this lesson, students make calculations based on slope and answer questions about slope (rate of change).; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–9 Mathematics); By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally: Students will learn and practice the correct order of operations. The lesson will begin with a motivational group-art activity. Students will then take notes and do a "pass the paper" activity for practice. This will be followed by students creating their own problems.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Mathematics); By Shirley Powell.

Postal polynomials: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.6; In this lesson, students use polynomials to solve problems, and discuss how polynomials are relevant in some careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 and 9 Mathematics); By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Powers of monomials: This lesson is a PowerPoint presentation of the Powers of Monomials. It speaks on the following rules: Product of Powers, Power of a Power.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics); By Clarissa Kelly.

Predicting the future with best-fit lines: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.1; In this lesson plan, students use scatter plots and best-fit lines to make predictions based on data. Students also discuss how scatter plots and best-fit lines are useful in certain careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–9 Mathematics); By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Rocket launch: Students will work individually and in collaborative pairs or groups to solve a rocket-launch problem. The pairs/groups will then present potential solutions to the class for discussion. Similar problems will then be solved and created by students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics); By Ron Hann.

Solutions: In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 7; Systems of equations can be used to solve many different kinds of problems. One application is in making solutions such as is done in chemistry. In this lesson, students will set up a system of equations to determine the volume of a solution.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science); By Jennifer Elmo.

Solving for an unknown variable: In Integrating Chemistry and Algebra II, page 1; This lesson is an algebra review. Students will use common chemistry equations to practice the skill of solving an equation for a variable.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science); By Jennifer Elmo.

Sports statisticians: Working with systems of equations: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.10; In this lesson, students use the substitution and eliminations methods to solve systems of equations related to basketball statistics.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics); By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

To be or not to be... linear: The student will determine the correlation between two variables. They will graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, determine a best fit line, find slope and intercepts, and write the equation of a line. This lesson plan is geared for both 8th grade math and algebra.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics); By Kyle Gorton.

Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data: Mathematics students in grades nine through twelve will be able to extract useful information from large sets of data that represent multiple disciplines. Using these real-world applications, students will analyze data and use their findings to make predictions and to provide solutions to problems.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Utility workers: Working with the Pythagorean theorem: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.7; In this lesson plan, students use the Pythagorean theorem to solve a problem relevant to the careers of utility workers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–9 Mathematics); By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Valentine geometry: Combine geometry construction skills with language arts and artistic ability.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Tanis Schick.

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