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Walk the line

This lesson demonstrates the effects of changing the slope and y-intercept on the graph and equation of a line.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics)

By Carol Huss.

Working with matrices

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.8

In this lesson, students use matrices to organize sets of data.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics)

By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Working with parabolas

In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.3

In this lesson, students graph a quadratic equation to find a solution to a hypothetical scenario involving event planners.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics and Science)

By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.

Working with patterns

Students use their knowledge of patterns to discover the remaining members of an established pattern as set forth in the Shodor activity called "Pattern Generator." Permission has been granted for the use of the Shodor materials as part of the workshop- "Interactivate Your Bored Math Students" by Shodor Education Foundation, Inc.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics)

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Chairs around the table

In this lesson, students investigate the number of chairs that can be placed around an arrangement of square tables. Students explore three different linear patterns, which allow students to determine a solution in multiple ways and develop an intuitive... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

The Devil and Daniel Webster

This interdisciplinary lesson allows students to examine a recursive sequence in a game between the Devil and Daniel Webster. Illuminations provides an activity sheet, solutions for the activity, a link to a helpful spreadsheet, and detailed instructions... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Evaluating mathematical models

The purpose of this lesson is to evaluate several mathematical models using the Internet as a resource. Science NetLinks provides links to necessary web resources and detailed instructions for completing the lesson. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)

Provided by: Science Netlinks

Finding your way around: Graphing on the coordinate plane

In this lesson from Illuminations, students make their way around two-dimensional space in conceptually rich activities. The teaching activities are organized around two major conceptual categories: finding one's way around in the plane and using the plane... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 and 6 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

K-12 Statistics Page

Innovative, standards-based, technology-intensive mathematics and science instruction at the K-16 levels. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Math Forum

An outstanding site for mathematics instruction on the internet, sponsored by Drexel University, Math Forum provides resources, materials, and activities for both students and educators. The site is user friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Drexel University School of Education

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics

Interactive math problems for student grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Each subject strand has interactive lessons for an age group of learners. Lessons move from easiest to hardest. Well organized, user friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Utah State University

Project Interactivate

Online tools and interactive applets to make math make sense to secondary students. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Shodor Foundation

Single runner

In this activity, students use a software simulation of one runner along a track. They control the speed and starting point of the runner, watch the race, examine a graph, and analyze the time-versus-distance relationship. This activity helps students understand,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Skin weight

In this lesson, students work with data to complete an organized chart for the purpose of transferring information to a graph or for the purpose of generalizing a rule. This resource is referenced in the Illuminations unit titled “Application—Using... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

TeachEngineering

This site provides inquiry-based lessons and activities which integrate applied science and math content within an engineering context which students will find relevant to their lives. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Teachers' Domain

Teachers’ Domain is an online library of more than 1,000 free media resources from the best in public television. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: WGBH - Boston

Two runners

In this lesson, one of a two-part unit from Illuminations titled “Understanding Distance, Speed, and Time Relationships Using Simulation Software,” students physically demonstrate two scenarios involving rate of change, and then use software... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

The variable machine

This lesson provides an introduction to the use of variables, and develops students' algebraic thinking. Students explore the idea of a variable as a symbol that can stand for any member of a set of numbers. The activity demonstrates how to substitute numbers... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations

Whale weight

This Illuminations lesson is the last of four related lessons grouped under the title “Application—Using Math in Everyday Life.” In this lesson, students work with data to complete an organized chart for the purpose of transferring information... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations