Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
This lesson focuses on the application of systems of equations. Using prior knowledge of substitution and elimination from the "Two Worlds Collide, Part 2" lesson, students will apply systems of equations to solve for the prices of individual items in different fast food combos. This is the final lesson... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: February 23rd, 2026
Systems of Linear Equations: Applications
This lesson focuses on how to analyze and solve systems of linear equations by using the substitution and elimination methods. Students will use their prior knowledge of the components of a system to solve problems algebraically. Students will identify, solve, and write equations using substitution... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: February 23rd, 2026
Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination
In this lesson, students will build on their knowledge of parallel lines by incorporating perpendicular, vertical, and horizontal lines. The goal is for students to understand the characteristics of different types of lines and then apply their knowledge to design a structure as an architect might.... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: February 25th, 2026
Parallel, Perpendicular, Vertical, and Horizontal Lines
This lesson focuses on how to analyze and solve systems of linear equations by using the graphing method. The goal is for students to use prior knowledge to expand their understanding of equations and how they connect to real-world scenarios. Students will be able to identify, solve, and write systems... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: February 12th, 2026
Systems of Linear Equations: Graphing
This lesson is an extension of the "Pie > Everything" lesson series and adds a second variable to the equation. The goal of this lesson is for students to understand and find possible solutions for two-variable inequalities. Students will translate real-life problems into linear inequalities and make... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: November 14th, 2025
Inequalities With Two Variables
This lesson focuses on an extension of parallel lines by exploring what happens when a transversal line passes through them. The goal is for students to understand the different angles that form due to the intersection and to apply that knowledge to real-world situations. Students will be able to identify... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: October 14th, 2025
Parallel Lines, Transversal Lines, and Angles
This activity focuses on eliminating the emotional fear of mathematics by allowing students to evaluate where they are on the math spectrum and identify their goals moving forward. This is a great activity to do not only in the first days of school but also to revisit multiple times a year. The Extend... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: July 30th, 2025
“Junk Food Junction: What’s Your Function?” breaks down the components of a function and the relationship it has in real-world contexts. The goal is to identify different variables of the given function, either by equation or graph. Participants will identify domain, range, independent, and dependent... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: November 12th, 2025
What is a Function?
This lesson focuses on the properties of real numbers, properties of equality, and inverse operations to help students deepen their understanding of solving linear equations. Students will learn to isolate variables and apply this knowledge to more complex problems. By the end of the lesson, students... Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: July 16th, 2025
Solving Multi-Step Equations
In this lesson, students explore the relationship between a set of numbers and the constraints of an inequality. They will write, graph, and identify solutions to inequalities and connect these to real-world scenarios when applicable. Read more »
Created by: Brittany VanCleave
Date Updated: November 14th, 2025
One-Step Inequalities
