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Free middle school algebra laboratories
Population Lab: Exponential Growth and Decay
This lab is designed to give students a hands-on introduction to exponential growth and decay functions and their graphs.
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8th - 10th
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Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines: An Inquiry-Based Exploration
This is an inquiry-based learning activity used to teach students of the properties of the slopes of parallel lines and the slopes of perpendicular lines. This activity is best used before going too in-depth with the algebraic properties of parallel and perpendicular lines as it allows students to discover, on their own terms, these properties. The papers are arranged so that you may print the graphing activities on one sheet of paper and the questions on another. Have students put papers side b
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7th - 9th
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Skittles Proportion Activity
Students are to be provided a bag of skittles. They are going to use proportions and ratios to determine if there are the same number/ratio of each color in all different sized bags.
I had students work in groups of 2 for this activity. Within the activity I broke it up into three different sections; a pre-lab, lab, and post-lab portion. Students make initial guesses/hypothesis, test out their theory, use proportions and ratios to analyze their results and graph data.
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4th - 9th
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Rules of Exponents Review (Laws of Exponents)
Applying rules of exponents can be challenging for many students. This 3 page packet includes six sections, one for each rule below:1) Product Rule 2) Quotient Rule3) Power of a Product or a Quotient4) Power of a Power5) Zero Exponents6) Negative ExponentsEach section includes directions on how to simplify expressions and examples for each rule. This worksheet is meant to help struggling students get the right answers. It is meant to be used as a practice and not a lesson. Following an unconvent
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Grades:
8th - 9th
Human Body Proportions Lab Overview (To be used with my lab worksheet.)
This detailed lesson overview guides you through my other Human Body Proportions Lab that is available on TPT. This is one of my personal favorites of the entire teaching year! I have spent several years perfecting it and condensing it into a manageable lesson. Enjoy!Why will your students like this lab?This is a hands-on activity where students can get out of their seats and work with a partner. They seem to be fascinated by figuring out their own body measurements and it lab is a great way
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6th - 10th
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Hands-On Understanding of Square Roots: Cubes & Making Squares
This simple, hands-on activity has students count out a given number of unit cubes and then asks them to build a square from the cubes. Then, they record the length of the square. Students repeat this process with different numbers of cubes and record the information in a graph and a table. They also are asked to write a rule to describe the relationship between the number of cubes and the length of the square.
I've found that this activity helps students better understand the idea of the sq
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8th - 10th
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Stacking Cups - apply linear functions without even knowing it!
The question is simple: how many cups does it take to make a stack as tall as your teacher? By striving to answer this question, students develop an intuition for rate of change, initial value, and solving linear functions.Get to know Stacking Cups⭐ Student-driven discovery⭐ Perfect for groups⭐ Highly accessible⭐ Online-learning friendly⭐ Layered complexity for just the right challenge Love Stacking Cups? Follow it up with Stacking Cups Analysis for a multi-day authentic learning experience desi
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7th - 10th
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Density & Percent Error Quick Labs
Enjoy using these 2 quick labs to practice measurement skills, density calculations, and percent error any time throughout the year. In the density lab, students are asked to determine the density of aluminum by measuring the dimensions and mass of sheets of aluminum foil. In the index card lab, students calculate the area and perimeter of an index card, and determine their percent error based on the provided dimensions. Color and B&W versions included.These are considered quick labs because
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7th - 10th
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Thanksgiving Multi-Step Equations Lab Activity
Your students will love this multi-step equations lab activity! It is so much fun. With my students, I took them to the gym but this can be done within a regular classroom (depending on size of room and number of students). I have included integers, decimals, and fractions!
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6th - 9th
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Solving Quadratics using Technology
Two-page document includes: review questions for students to discuss with peers; practice with solving quadratics by factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula, and perfect squares; step-by-step directions on how to find the zeros (solve a quadratic) using a graphing calculator; and a practice sheet to complete individually or with a partner.
Grades:
8th - 9th
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Linear Grapher
Linear Grapher Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet that allows you to graph up to 3 lines at a time. The lines are color coded with the equations, so you will know which line corresponds to which equation.
It also displays 10 points for each equation. The x values for these points can be adjusted.
It also finds the points of intersection for every pair of lines. This is helpful for system of equations.
It also has a seperate application built into the spreadsheet for finding the equation of a line
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Discovering Integer Subtraction Rules
The worksheet is built to use with NLVM colored chips manipulative. The instructions step students through using the online manipulative to explore the subtracting integers rule.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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LAB: Linear Transformations
Students explore how a linear function changes (both graphically and algebraically) through observation. I highly recommend working through the first example as a class - or a similar example. But the best discussions happen when students work in groups and collaborate their hypotheses and conclusions.Feel free to make edits to adapt it to your needs! And as always, I would appreciate any feedback or ways to improve the lesson. Thank you!
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6th - 12th
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Car Rate Activity
Students use matchbox cars to calculate rate,unit rate, set up proportions, and convert units of measure
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6th - 8th
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Produce Polynomials
Use a real life application of tracking the inventory of grocery stores to learn the concept of adding and subtracting polynomials. Includes a worksheet and answer key.
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8th - 12th
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Absolute Value Graphing Lab
In this quick introductory lab, students will develop an understanding about the shape and properties of absolute value graphs by comparing contrasting similar linear and absolute value functions. Key included!
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7th - 12th
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The Plumbing Problem:The Algebra Lab Manual
Maybe you are looking for an activity or lesson to give to your class before a long vacation or holiday. What about demonstrating an application of a concept just recently covered. Each Algebra Lab Manual exercise the student will be able to see the everyday application of mathematics and data analysis. The student will be able to formulate conclusions with understanding after completing each activity and provide detailed explanations for their solutions. As an option the use of spreadsheet soft
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Pi Day Math Lab
This Pi Day Math Lab asks students to measure several circular objects to estimate the value of pi.
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7th - 12th
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Electronic Student Grapher
The electronic student grapher is a simple program that can be used to demonstrate graphing linear lines and inequalities. This also can be used to allow students explore and demonstrate their ability to create graphs.
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7th - 12th
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Student Line Grapher
The student line grapher is a simple flash program that can be run locally on your Windows or Mac computer. It allows students to quickly experiment with the information needed to make a line graph or inequality.
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5th - 11th
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The Mathematics Of Pandemics/COVID-19
Harness the power of math to understand the spread of viruses like COVID-19. Students will make graphs and write exponential equations in order to better understand the impact of social distancing. This is a Word Document so that you can edit it to customize it for yourself as needed. Since this is a free resource, it would be wonderful if you wrote me a positive review and follow me in lieu of payment. Constructive feedback always welcome.
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7th - 10th
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Investigating graphical method of solving equations (Grade 8/9)
This is a step by step guided enquiry document to understand what it means to solve equations graphically. All instructions that have helped me and my learners are provided in the document itself.We are mainly dealing with linear equations here, giving a glimpse of non-linear equations as well. Teachers can use this remotely to teach students new content in an exploratory manner. We are also introducing students to the usage of 'Desmos' here.
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Geogebra Solving Systems Lab
This lab/activity should be used with Geogebra. Geogebra is a free program that anyone can download. This lab/activity walks students through how to graph different systems of linear equations using this program. While students are doing this, they learn how it is possible for a system of linear equations to have zero or an infinite number of solutions.
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6th - 10th
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Algebra 1 Origami Intro Day 1
This is my day 1 activity for algebra 1 along with a paper I wrote about it. Enjoy!
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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