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Adult education precalculus laboratories
Make Multiple Vectors Fun! Pirate Treasure Hunt - Physics, Trigonometry
This is one of my student’s favorite activities. Who doesn’t want to go outside and map out some vectors? It works well in physics or trigonometry for understanding how to add and subtract multiple vectors. 10 different maps are provided for student groups to make their way from a single point of origin to a designated, X-marks-the-spot, using compass headings of N, S, E, and W and specified distances. The groups all have a different path but end up at the same place. At the end, students dr
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Polynomial Labs (Quadratics, Cubics, etc.) including Catapults!
This lab includes two versions of a catapult lab (calculus based and non-calculus based). Students work in groups to collect data on a ball launched using a catapult. Students create regression equations using a graphing calculator or spreadsheet.
Also included is a painted cubes lab that includes 4 types of functions.
Courses: algebra 1, algebra 2, pre-calculus, calculus
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Math Lab:Exponential Functions and Seed Overproduction vs Time/DISTANCE LEARNING
My students totally enjoy doing the following math lab! They invariably find it to be both fun to do as well as informative. They readily relate to discussions within.
* Students work with a partner
* Students begin by a brief discussion about seed overproduction
* Students are provided with assumptions used to complete the lab
* Students work collaboratively to determine the number of seeds in a bell pepper
* Students find the average number of seeds in a bell pepper using the totals
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Exponential Logarithm Trigonometric Activities and Labs
This project set includes 8 projects that are cooperative learning, hands-on labs. Students collect data that fit exponential, logarithmic, or trigonometric patterns. Students will create equations from the data and use the equations to make predictions. Many of the equations students create will be through the regression process on graphing calculators or spreadsheets.
classes: algebra 2, pre-calculus, calculus, applied math
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Math Lab: The Tangent Ratio, a Clinometer, and Inaccessible Heights
The following math lab is a follow-up to lessons on the Trigonometric Ratios:* In the lab, students follow steps to create a measuring device called The Clinometer* Students use the Clinometer to measure objects of inaccessible heights such as trees or flag poles.* To measure the objects, students use their Clinometer and apply the Tangent Ratio.* Students work with a partner. * One partner looks through the Clinometer while the other partner records the data required to calculate the tange
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lab - Exponential functions: Doubling times and growth rates
This is a lab that I have used for years to teach my students about exponential functions. It is quite large, and I usually assign it as a major project. If a student can work through the entire lab on his or her own, that student should have no problems with the unit test. I touch on applications from biology, economics, and chemistry; so that the subject doesn't seem like a dry mathematical topic.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Math Lab: Investigating Volume/DISTANCE LEARNING/NO PREP
In the following lab, students enjoy a "hands-on" activity to learn the reasoning behind the formulas used in calculating for volume in two solids, the pyramid and the prism.
* Students draw the nets on poster board for a pyramid and a prism, given precise measurements.
* Students carefully cut the nets out and fold according to directions.
* Students use unpopped popcorn, uncooked rice, or dried beans to fill their solids.
* Students compare the volume of a pyramid and a prism with
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Geogebra Photo Functions
This lesson integrates technology to allow students to explore families of functions. Students must know translations of quadratic functions in order to complete this activity. Further knowledge of functions is valuable but not necessary.
This lesson also requires the use of Geogebra--a free interactive geometry software. A web version is available, but the instructions are specific for the Windows downloaded version. This lesson could easily be adapted to any Geogebra version.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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