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Basketball Probability	Use of Variables (Algebra)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
This is an extended Logo investigation of probabilities and of modeling real-life situations: that of a 1 and 1 shooter in basketball, and the expected probabilities arising from past performance. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Coordinate Pictures	General (Algebra)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
This activity is an enhancement to an age old activity of students drawing a "dot-to-dot" picture using coordinates on a coordinate plane. In this case, however, students will design a picture of thei... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
How Many Squares on a Checker ...	Use of Variables (Algebra)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
This problem could be used in varying degrees with 6th graders through high school. It encourages students to use good problem-solving heuristics. Logo is used to extend this problem and to encourage ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Lulu Information for Teachers	Functions / Relations (Algebra)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[1]
Suggestions of question prompts to provide students as they use Lulu, one of the Alive Maths microworlds. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Real Estate Tycoon	Linear Equations (Algebra)+	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
In this year-long project, students design, "build," and "sell" a house; after which they simulate investment of the profits in the stock market. Along the way, students make scale drawings, compute w... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Studying Translation using Log...	Functions / Relations (Algebra)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
These Logo procedures for investigating the concept of translation were primarily developed to be provided by the teacher. However there will be some talented students who will wish to examine how the... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Rational Number Relationships	Functions / Relations (Algebra)	Excel	Lesson Plan	[0]
In this activity, students use an interactive spreadsheet template to explore relationships and patterns in rational numbers. The students will also learn how to create the template. Students will exp... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Introduction to Linear Functio...	Linear Equations (Algebra)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
This lesson is designed to introduce students to the idea of functions composed of two operations, with specific attention to linear functions and their representations as rules and data tables, inclu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patterns, Relations, and Funct...	One Variable Equations (Algebra)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
These guided, interactive activities present sequences of geometric patterns and encourage students to generate rules and functions describing relationships between the pattern number and characterist... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Pythagoras' Mystery Tablet Tea...	Irrational (Algebra)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[1]
Links to NCTM Standards, related activities, lessons, and other Web resources to use with the Pythagoras' Mystery Tablet activity More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Reading Graphs	Functions / Relations (Algebra)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[2]
Demonstrates the connections between formulas, graphs and words. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Rectangles and Squares Activit...	Irrational (Algebra)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[1]
Students investigate the attributes of squares and rectangles including length of side, area and perimeter using an interactive web page (technology) and also geoboards (manipulative). After working t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Writing Equations of Lines	Slope Between Points (Algebra)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
This eModule uses interactive graphs to help students deepen their understanding of slope and extend the definition of slope to writing the equation of lines. Online worksheets with immediate feedback... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Forum Teacher Packet: TI-...	Linear Equations (Algebra)+	TI-Nspire	Lesson Plan	[0]
This packet contains a copy of the original problem used to create the activity, rationale and explanation behind the �Change the Representation� focal activity, and some thoughts on why this activity... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Forum Teacher Packet: TI-...	One Variable Equations (Algebra)+	TI-Nspire	Lesson Plan	[0]
This packet contains a copy of the original problem used to create the activity, rationale and explanation behind the �I Notice, I Wonder� focal activity, and some thoughts on why this activity works ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Forum Teacher Packet: TI-...	One Variable Equations (Algebra)+	TI-Nspire	Lesson Plan	[0]
This packet contains a copy of the original problem used to create the activity, rationale and explanation behind the �Doing it Wrong� focal activity, and some thoughts on why this activity works well... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Forum Teacher Packet: TI-...	Linear Equations (Algebra)+	TI-Nspire	Lesson Plan	[0]
This packet contains a copy of the original problem used to create the activity, rationale and explanation behind the �Change the Representation� focal activity, and some thoughts on why this activity... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Forum Teacher Packet: TI-...	Linear Equations (Algebra)	TI-Nspire	Lesson Plan	[0]
This packet contains a copy of the original problem used to create the activity, rationale and explanation behind the �Make a Mathematical Model� focal activity, and some thoughts on why this activity... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Classroom narrative: Lulu	Functions / Relations (Algebra)	Computer	Story	[0]
A story from the middle school classroom: the mathematical ideas and questions encountered by one group of students worked with the Lulu microworld. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Great Green Globs Contest	Linear Equations (Algebra)+	Computer	Story	[1]
A story from the middle school classroom: Ihor describes how he scheduled a "contest" for students to show what they know about slopes and y-intercepts using the Green Globs software. He also provides... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
WinPlot	Graphing (Algebra)+	Computer	Story	[1]
Middle school teacher, Jeff LeMieux, writes about how he uses the Windows program by Richard Parris, WinPlot, with his students. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Kristin's Story	Use of Variables (Algebra)+	Java Applet	Story	[0]
As part of an Honors project, a pre-service teacher relates how she worked with three seventh grade students to see if the balance applets would give students a deeper understanding of algebraic equat... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
2D/3D Function Plotter	Graphing (Algebra)+	JavaScript	Story	[1]
Middle school teacher Jeff LeMieux writes about how he uses the JavaScript page of Patrick Dostert's 2D/3D Function Plotter with his students. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Functions and the Vertical Lin...	Vertical Line Test (Algebra)	Calculator	Support Material	[2]
Shows students why a function must pass the vertical line test to be a function. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Gathering Information from Gra...	Functions / Relations (Algebra)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
Interpreting graphs and their how curved lines represent velocity on a graph of distance vs. time. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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