This is a collection of journal prompts for algebra topics in Desmos activities.
- Subject:
- Algebra I & II
- Material Type:
- Assessment
- Author:
- Javier Cabezas
- Date Added:
- 03/18/2021
This is a collection of journal prompts for algebra topics in Desmos activities.
Students are presented with four linear-quadratic systems of equations and must compare their answers from solving algebraically, looking at a table, and looking at a graph. When the solutions are non-integer solutions, they must explain how the table and graph confirm their algebraic solution.
In this Desmos activity, students will practice multiplying polynomials with Algebra Tiles. Students should have prior knowledge of the area model of multiplication before utilizing this resource.
Students will practice performing operations and compositions of functions in this activity where a roll of dice determines the functions and two practice problems for the functions.
This is a hands on lesson to get students up and moving while also learning about calculating quadratic regressions. It incorporates techology such as DESMOS and/or CODAP to get students comfortable with these programs and loooking at data in different ways.
Students will sort twelve scenarios into permutations and combinations. Once they have correctly sorted the scenarios, they will solve the problems in the scenarios and learn how to check their work using the Desmos graphing calculator.
Students will use a draggable point to investigate intervals of increase and decrease and then practice writing and fining intervals.
Students will complete a variety of Pythagorean Theorem word problems:ones where they must find a legones where they must find a hypotenuseones where they must find a perimeterones where they must find 2 legs.The activity is created so that the graph animates their solution to help them determine whethere the distance they found was too short, too long, or just right.
Students will use the discriminant to determine if quadratic equations have 2 imaginary, 2 real, or 1 real solution. They will then practice solving quadratic equations.
Students investigate solutions to equations using algebra tiles. Solutions to Equations Investigation
In this lesson, students work to solve one step addition and subtraction equations using mental math and tape diagrams.
Students will see the most common method used for solving rational equations, practice solving, and check their work on graphs.
Students will use a simulation from a website to examine the effect of standard deviation on the normal curve.
Students use average temperature data from CityRating.com to find and use a curve of best fit for the average temperature in Richmond, Virginia.
Students tell the story of a jellyfish moving through the water using transformations of quadratic functions in standard form.Students sketch graphs of the transformations.Students put all four transformations on one graph to check that their story and transformations work as desired. Students may change any transformations prior to submission.
In this Desmos activity, students practice defining slope and y-intercept given a real world scenario. Students complete a table and write an equation in the form of y=mx+b for multiple similar situations.