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Equation Solver (Activity)
This activity helps you understand how to balance an equation. You input the term and the operation. The activity uses that term and operates on both sides of the equation. It then displays the resulting equation. Equation Solver is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
This worksheet is for use with the activity Equation Solver (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquationSolver/).
Students investigate linear functions with positive slopes by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs. Positive Linear Function Machine is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Algebra Four (Activity)
Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by solving an algebraic equation. Parameters: Level of difficulty of equations to solve and type of problem. Algebra Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.
Linear Functions (Discussion)
Discusses functions of the form y = ___*x + ___.
This worksheet is for use with the Linear Inequalities activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/inequality/).
Students are introduced to correlation between two variables and the line of best fit.
This worksheet is for use with the Linear Inequalities activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/inequality/).
Introduces the basic ideas needed for understanding linear functions.
This worksheet is for use with the activity Equation Solver (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquationSolver/).
Linear Inequalities (Activity)
Students create linear inequalities and systems of linear inequalities on a coordinate plane. This is like a graphing calculator with advanced viewing options.
Students investigate linear functions by trying to guess the slope and intercept from inputs and outputs. Linear Function Machine is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Slope Slider (Activity)
Similar to other "flyers", Slope Slider uses slider bars to explore the effect of the multiplier and constant on a linear function of the form f(x)=mx+b. Explore the relationship between slope and intercept in the Cartesian coordinate system.
Algebra Quiz (Activity)
Test your algebra skills by answering questions. This quiz asks you to solve algebraic linear and quadratic equations of one variable. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time limit. Algebra Quiz is one of the Interactivate assessment quizzes.
This worksheet is for use with the Multiple Linear Regression activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/MultipleLinearRegression/).
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Solving Equations (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/SolvingEquations/).
This worksheet is for use with the Linear Function Machine activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/LinearFunctMachine/).
Introduction to various algorithms for solving single-variable, linear equations.
This worksheet is for use with the Multiple Linear Regression activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/MultipleLinearRegression/).
Derivate (Activity)
View the graph and the equation of the line tangent to any function at any point on the function.
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Solving Equations (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/SolvingEquations/).
Slope and Y-intercept (Discussion)
Discusses slope and y-intercept and how they affect a graph.
Give input to the Whole Number Cruncher and try to guess what it did from the output it generates. This activity only generates multiplication and addition functions to avoid outputting any negative numbers. Whole Number Cruncher is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
This worksheet is for use with the Whole Number Cruncher activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/WholeNumberCruncher/).
This worksheet is for use with the Whole Number Cruncher activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/WholeNumberCruncher/).
Introduces and explains the concept of independent and dependent variables and their applications in real-world problems.
This worksheet is for use with the Data Flyer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/DataFlyer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Practicing Arithmetic lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/PracticingArithmetic/).
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Derivate (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/Derivate/).
This worksheet is for use with the Functional Graphs lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/FunctionalGraphs/).
This worksheet is for use with the Graph Sketcher activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/GraphSketcher/).
This worksheet is for use with the Algebra Four activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AlgebraFour/).
Teaches distinguishing between possible and impossible graphs of functions as well as causes of graphical impossibility.
Function Flyer (Activity)
A more advanced version of Slope Slider, this activity allows the manipulation of the constants and coefficients in any function thereby encouraging the user to explore the effects on the graph of the function by changing those numbers.
Graph Sketcher (Activity)
Students can create graphs of functions entered as algebraic expressions -- similar to a graphing calculator.
Demonstrates the connections between formulas and graphs.
This worksheet is for use with the Function Flyer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FunctionFlyer/).
Students practice arithmetic skills. Can be tailored for practice of all types of single operation arithmetic ranging from simple addition to operations with integers and decimals.
This worksheet is for use with the Function Flyer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FunctionFlyer/).
Reading Graphs (Lesson)
Demonstrates the connections between formulas, graphs and words.
This worksheet is for use with the Data Flyer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/DataFlyer/).
Derivate (Lesson)
Explores derivatives and the idea of infinity using a geometric interpretation of slope.
This worksheet is for use with the Graph Sketcher activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/GraphSketcher/).
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
This worksheet is for use with the lesson Derivate (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/Derivate/).
Students will graph input/output pairs from a simple linear function in order to gain an understanding of basic linear functions.
This worksheet is for use with the Function Flyer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FunctionFlyer/).
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
This worksheet is for use with the Algebra Four activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AlgebraFour/).
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
This worksheet is for use with the Graphit activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Graphit/).
This worksheet is for use with the Algebra Quiz activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AlgebraQuiz/).
Introduces students to the vertical line test for graphs of functions.
Data Flyer (Activity)
Enter a set of data points, then derive a function to fit those points. Manipulate the function on a coordinate plane using slider bars. Learn how each constant and coefficient affects the resulting graph.
This worksheet is for use with the Functional Graphs lesson plan (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/lessons/FunctionalGraphs/).
Introduces students to plotting points on the Cartesian coordinate system -- an alternative to "Graphing and the Coordinate Plane."
Graphit (Activity)
Create graphs of functions and sets of ordered pairs on the same coordinate plane. This is like a graphing calculator with advanced viewing options.
This worksheet is for use with the Slope Slider activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/).
This worksheet is for use with the Graphit activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Graphit/).
This worksheet is for use with the Function Machine activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FunctionMachine/).
This worksheet is for use with the Linear Function Machine activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/LinearFunctMachine/).
This worksheet is for use with the Derivate activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Derivate/).
This worksheet is for use with the Transmographer 2 activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/TransmographerTwo/).
This worksheet is for use with the Linear Function Machine activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/LinearFunctMachine/).
This worksheet is for use with the Transmographer 2 activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/TransmographerTwo/).
Transmographer 2 (Activity)
Build your own polygon and transform it in the Cartesian coordinate system. Experiment with reflections across any line, rotations about any point, and translations in any direction. Parameters: Shape, x or y translation, x or y reflection, angle of rotation
This worksheet is for use with the Linear Function Machine activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/LinearFunctMachine/).
This worksheet is for use with the Number Cruncher activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/NumberCruncher/).
Students compare multiple independent variables as predictors of one dependent variable. Students explore correlation and lines of best-fit.
This worksheet is for use with the Number Cruncher activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/NumberCruncher/).
Number Cruncher (Activity)
Similar to the original "Function Machine" but lists input and output in a table and will not let the user attempt to guess the rule without having at least two data points. Number Cruncher is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Function Machine (Activity)
Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs. Function Machine is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
This worksheet is for use with the Derivate activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Derivate/).
This worksheet is for use with the Derivate activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Derivate/).
This worksheet is for use with the Function Machine activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FunctionMachine/).
Fraction Four (Activity)
Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece after simplifying fractions, converting fractions to decimals and percentages, and answering algebra questions involving fractions. Choose difficulty level, question types, and time. Fraction Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.
This worksheet is for use with the Possible or Not activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PossibleOrNot/).
Students learn basic ideas about graphing points on the coordinate plane.
This worksheet is for use with the Multi Function Data Flyer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/MultiFunctionDataFly/).
Line of Best Fit (Discussion)
Introduces the line of best fit through the use of scatter plots with outliers.
Distributive Property (Discussion)
Introduces the concept of the distributive property.
This worksheet is for use with the Squaring the Triangle activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SquaringTheTriangle/).
Introduces students to a geometric derivation of the conic sections.
This worksheet is for use with the Pythagorean Explorer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PythagoreanExplorer/).
Enter a set of data points and a function or multiple functions, then manipulate those functions to fit those points. Manipulate the function on a coordinate plane using slider bars. Learn how each constant and coefficient affects the resulting graph.
Identity Properties (Discussion)
Introduces the concepts of the additive identity and multiplicative identity and how they are used when solving equations.
Inequalities (Discussion)
Introduces students to linear inequalities.
This worksheet is for use with the Parametric GraphIt activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ParametricGraphIt/).
Conic Flyer (Activity)
Manipulate different types of conic section equations on a coordinate plane using slider bars. Learn how each constant and coefficient affects the resulting graph. Choose from vertical or horizontal parabola, circle, ellipse, and vertical or horizontal hyperbola.
One Step Algebra (Discussion)
Discusses processes for solving one step algebra problems.
Calculate the length of one side of an automatically generated right triangle by using the Pythagorean Theorem, and then check your answers. Pythagorean Explorer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Squaring the Triangle (Discussion)
Introduces students to the Pythagorean theorem with explanations on what it means and how to use it.
Learn about how the Pythagorean Theorem works through investigating the standard geometric proof. Parameters: Sizes of the legs of the triangle.
This worksheet is for use with the Parametric GraphIt activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ParametricGraphIt/).
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Four activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFour/).
Inverse Properties (Discussion)
Introduces the concepts of the additive inverse and multiplicative inverse and how they are used when solving equations.
Introduces the basic ideas needed for understanding functions.
Possible or Not (Activity)
Review the properties of functions by looking at ten different curves and deciding whether or not they meet the criteria for a graph of a function. This activity simply displays the curves - it does not quiz the user.
This worksheet is for use with the Fraction Four activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/FractionFour/).
This worksheet is for use with the Possible or Not activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PossibleOrNot/).
Students learn how the Pythagorean Theorem works and how to apply it.
This worksheet is for use with the Pythagorean Explorer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PythagoreanExplorer/).
Extends the notion of conditional probability by discussing the effects of replacement on drawing multiple objects.
Parametric GraphIt (Activity)
This activity allows the user to plot ordered pairs and parametric equations on the same coordinate plane. The applet is similar to GraphIt, but instead allows users to explore the parametric representation of a function.
This worksheet is for use with the Squaring the Triangle activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SquaringTheTriangle/).
Introduces students to arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students explore further through producing sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and add-on.
This worksheet is for use with the Multi Function Data Flyer activity (http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/MultiFunctionDataFly/).

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