Student Resources

Unit I: Patterns and Functions

eTools

1 Complete the Pattern
In this virtual manipulative, the user must describe the sequence of colors and complete the pattern.
2 Function Machine
This Virtual Manipulative allows the user to click and drag an input value into the machine which sends an output value. The user must then complete the pattern.

Games

3 Number Cracker
This game allows the user to choose a difficulty level and try to fill in the missing number using patterns.
4 People Patterns
If you see a line of people do you think that you could discover a pattern and figure out who should come next? Could you complete the sequence before the penalty word "Pattern" is spelled out?

Quizzes and Tests

5 1.1 Mini-Assessment 2005
This is the 2005 1.1 section miniassessment provided by MDK12. It covers all of section 1.1.
6 1.1 Mini-Assessment 2006
This is the 2006 miniassessment for section 1.1 provided by MDK12. It covers all of section 1.1.
7 Arithmetic Sequences
This is a self-check quiz from Glencoe. It is 5 questions and all questions are multiple choice.
8 Writing Equations from Patterns
This is a Self Check Quiz from Glencoe. It is 5 questions and all questions are multiple choice.

Reviews

9 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.1.1
These are the 1.1.1 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.
10 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.1.2
These are the problems for objective 1.1.2 from the 2006 HSA Public Release.
11 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.1.3
These are the 1.1.3 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.
12 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.1.4
These are the 1.1.4 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.

Videocasts

13 Non-Linear Functions, maxima, and minima - Bouncing Ball
This is a United Streaming video shows the path of a ball being kicked, shot, etc...It includes graphs of height and distance. (2:12) (Student Login: hcpss_student, Password: student).

Unit II: Modeling

Constructed Response Items

Games

2 Algebra vs. the Cockroaches
In this game you have to kill the cockroaches on the coordinate plane by finding the linear equation of their path. It might not work with Internet Explorer so try Firefox, Netscape, etc...if you have problems.
3 Rags to Riches
This is a Who Wants to Be a Millionaire-type game involving writing equations of lines.
4 Shooting Balls
Enter a slope and y-intercept to shoot the arrow at balls on the coordinate plane, this is a 1 or 2 player game.

Quizzes and Tests

5 1.2 Mini-Assessment 2005
This is the MDK12 2005 MiniAssessment for section 1.2. It covers ALL of section 1.2.
6 1.2 Mini-Assessment 2006
This is the MDK12 2006 MiniAssessment for section 1.2. It covers ALL of section 1.2.
7 Graphing Systems of Equations
This is a self-check quiz from Glencoe. It is 5 questions and all questions are multiple choice.
8 Solving Linear Inequalities
This is a self-check quiz from Glencoe. It is 5 questions and all questions are multiple choice.
9 Solving Systems of Equations
This is an online matching quiz where you match the solutions from one column to the other.
10 Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
This is an online quiz where you solve the following systems graphically. The answers are all produced responses.
11 Writing Equations of Lines
This is a 12 question multiple choice quiz. Answers are self-check after you submit them.

Reviews

12 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.2.1
These are the 1.2.1 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.
13 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.2.2
These are the 1.2.2 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.
14 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.2.3
These are the 1.2.3 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.
15 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.2.4
These are the 1.2.4 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.
16 2006 HSA Problems for Section 1.2.5
These are the 1.2.5 objective problems from the 2006 HSA Public Release.

Tutorials

17 Solving Inequalities with One Variable
This website includes a lesson and practice for solving one variable inequalities.
18 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
This site include 3 tutorials for solving systems of linear equations by substitution, addition/subtraction, and graphing. It also includes practice work.