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Material Type: Lesson

Algebra Tiles

Use tiles to represent variables and constants, learn how to represent and solve algebra problems. Solve equations, substitute in variable expressions, and expand and factor. Flip tiles, remove zero pairs, copy and arrange, and make your way toward a better understanding of algebra.

Material Type: Diagram/Illustration, Interactive, Simulation

Author: Illuminations National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

OpenStax Algebra & Trigonometry Recorded Lectures and Notes for Precalculus

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This resource is a collection of full hour-long lectures and accompanying notes covering most of chapters 6-10 of the OpenStax Algebra and Trigonometry book. The notes are provided in both .DOCX and .PDF format to accommodate downloading ease. Students should be encouraged to print notes and fill them out as they watch through the lectures.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Libby Gore

Polynomials Investigation

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The purpose of this lesson is for students to discover the connection between the algebraic and the graphical structure of polynomial functions. This lesson leads to students being able to sketch a graph by identifying the end behavior, intercepts, and multiplicities from a given polynomial equation. It also leads to students being able to write a possible equation by determining the sign of the leading coefficient, minimum possible degree, x-intercepts and y-intercept from a given polynomial graph.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author: Victoria Olinde

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Adding & Subtracting Polynomials

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Understanding adding and subtracting polynomials.StandardsCC.2.2.HS.D.3Extend the knowledge of arithmetic operations and apply to polynomials.

Material Type: Homework/Assignment

Author: Bailey Hauswirth

Linear Functions & Their Inverses

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Desmos activities are interactive, math based activities that can be altered to fit your needs. This particular Desmos activity works through inverses of linear equations for Secondary Math III students.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Melissa Hesterman