Students investigate the Intersecting Chords Theorem, establishing that the product of the segments of one chord equals the product of the segments of the other, often resulting in quadratic equations.
A comprehensive project where students apply linear functions to model real-life savings goals for a startup business. Students will calculate startup costs, determine savings rates, and project their business launch date using algebraic models.
A hands-on project where students apply right triangle trigonometry to design a piece of modern architecture or geometric art, culminating in a detailed calculation poster.
A hands-on geometry project where students apply similarity criteria (AA, SSS, SAS) to measure unreachable heights using shadow casting and mirror reflections. Students will perform outdoor measurements, calculate scale factors, and provide formal geometric proofs for their methods.
A project-based lesson where students design an infographic poster demonstrating their mastery of triangle similarity criteria and real-world proportional reasoning.
A creative art-based project where students apply circle geometry concepts—arc length, sector area, and inscribed angles—to design and calculate a geometric masterpiece.
A real-world project exploring linear functions through cell phone plans and career earnings. Students analyze slope as a rate of change and the y-intercept as a starting value.
A project-based lesson where students apply concepts of similarity, scale factor, and proportions to create a scale drawing or 3D model of a real-world object. Students move from mathematical practice to creative application.
Students apply their knowledge of slope to design a roller coaster. They calculate the steepness of various drops and climbs, representing their findings through a technical blueprint and a visual infographic.
A comprehensive unit review and summative assessment covering three key methods for solving quadratic equations: graphing, factoring, and the quadratic formula. Students practice identifying key features of parabolas, algebraic manipulation for factoring, and the step-by-step application of the quadratic formula.
A comprehensive guide to analyzing and graphing rational functions, covering all key features from asymptotes to holes.
An advanced look at slope as a rate of change, including calculation from coordinates and understanding special cases like zero and undefined slopes.
Advanced applications of central tendency and spread, including algebraic problem-solving, weighted means, and the mathematical impact of outliers for high school students.
A comprehensive assessment covering Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 data analysis, designed to evaluate mastery of mean, median, mode, and range in both numerical and narrative contexts.
Students interpret and solve word problems involving mean, median, mode, and range, focusing on extracting data from narrative contexts and real-world scenarios.
A foundational lesson designed for SIFE students to understand fractions greater than one using visual models and fraction strips. Focuses on bridging concrete models to number lines with minimal text reliance.