Paul Gazin

Moses Brown School

250 Lloyd Avenue

Providence, RI 02906

 

(401)831-7350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Algebra:  Exploring Relationships

~A link to activities for including writing and technology in algebra classes.

 

 

 

ALGEBRA:

Exploring Relationships

 

Teacher’s

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Index of Activities by function type

 

Click on function types for project descriptions, which will include types of technology that can be used with the activities, along with links to the activity pages.

 

1.         Linear Functions

2.         Systems of Linear Inequalities    

3.         Quadratic Functions

4.         Square Root Functions

5.         Rational Algebraic Functions

6.         Polynomial Functions

7.         Exponential Functions

8.         Logarithmic Functions

9.         Trigonometry

10.      Final Project

11.      Suggested Grading Rubric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Note to Teachers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are appreciative of the support of the EE Ford Foundation and Moses Brown School in the development of these activities.

 

Algebra:  Exploring Relationships

 

  Activities by Paul Gazin and Christine Jenkins

 

·         Teacher’s Page

·         The Completion Report

     

·         Activities

1.        Linear Relationships

2.        Bungee Jumping

3.        Maximizing Profits from Dolls

4.        Maximizing the Profit of a Movie Theater

5.        Polygons and their Diameters

6.        Period of a Pendulum

7.        Exploring Terminal Velocity

8.        Soda Can Problem

9.        Make a Box

10.     M&Ms

11.     Folds of Paper

12.     How a Ball Bounces

13.     Carbon Dating

14.     Creating a Scale Using Logarithms

15.     Tile Design

16.     Final Project