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Students learn what bar graphs are used for, how to interpret the data presented, and how to organize their own data using bar graphs.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Primary Subjects: Statistics

Related Topics: bar graph, categorical, data, height, scale, statistics

Students learn about the concepts and applications of chaos.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Undergraduate

Primary Subjects: Geometry, Probability

Related Topics: agent modeling, chaos, conditional probability, experimental probability, iteration, outcomes, percents, probability, probability simulation, theoretical probability

Introduces the basic ideas needed for understanding functions.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, dependent, functions, independent, input, integers, linear functions, multiplication, output, pattern, subtraction, variable

Introduction to various algorithms for solving single-variable, linear equations.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra

Related Topics: addition, algorithm, coefficient, fractions, inverse, multiplication, variable

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.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra

Related Topics: algebra, inverse, linear equations, quadratic, solving equations

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.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra

Related Topics: addition, algebra, assessment, distributive, division, exponents, fractions, integers, inverse, linear equations, multiplication, negative number, polynomial, quadratic, solving equations, subtraction

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.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Undergraduate

Primary Subjects: Algebra

Related Topics: addition, algebra, assessment, division, fractions, identity, integers, inverse, linear equations, multiplication, solving equations, subtraction

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.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, function machine, functions, input, integers, linear equations, multiplication, output, subtraction

Students can create graphs of functions entered as algebraic expressions -- similar to a graphing calculator.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Undergraduate

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Calculus, Graphs, Trigonometry

Related Topics: algebra, calculus, cartesian coordinate, coordinate plane, cosecant, cosine, cotangent, functions, graph, inverse, linear equations, linear functions, logarithm, parabola, polynomial, positive part of the operand, pre-calculus, range, secant, sine, slope, tangent, trigonometry

Create graphs of functions and sets of ordered pairs on the same coordinate plane. This is like a graphing calculator with advanced viewing options.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Undergraduate

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Calculus, Graphs, Statistics, Trigonometry

Related Topics: algebra, calculus, cartesian coordinate, coordinate, coordinate plane, coordinate system, cosecant, cosine, cotangent, curve fitting, data plot, exponential, exponents, function properties, functions, graph, graph theory, intervals, linear equations, linear functions, logarithm, parabola, polynomial, positive part of the operand, pre-calculus, range, secant, sine, slope, tangent, trigonometry

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.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, function machine, functions, input, integers, linear functions, multiplication, output, pattern, slope

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.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, function machine, functions, input, integers, linear equations, linear functions, multiplication, output, pattern, slope, solving equations