Algebra 1

Teach linear equations and inequalities, exponential functions, data, and more, with these Desmos favorites, as well as free lessons come from our complete, standards-aligned math program, Amplify Desmos Math.

Grades: 8th - 10th Grade

• Patterns and Sequences

  Students model, compare, and contrast arithmetic and geometric sequences using tables, recursive definitions, expressions, and graphs.

• Visual Patterns
• Sequence Carnival
• More Visual Patterns

• Linear Equations and Inequalities

  Students solve linear equations with one variable and interpret solutions in context, and extend their knowledge to make sense of multi-variable equations and create representations of linear relationships.

• Working Backwards
• Solving Strategies
• Same Position
• Various Variables
• Subway Seats
• Shelley the Snail
• Five Representations
• Pizza Delivery

• Describing Data

  Students compare and contrast data sets using standard deviation and use the correlation coefficient and lines of best fit to describe the relationship between two variables. They also consider whether the relationship represents causation or correlation.

• Finding Desmo
• Correlation Coefficient
• How Hot Is It?
• City Slopes
• Residual Fruit
• Penguin Populations
• Behind the Headlines
• City Data
• City Data (Digital Companion)

• Describing Functions

  Students describe and create graphs of functions using their key features, including domain, range, and average rate of change. They make sense of piecewise-defined functions and make connections between a function and its inverse using graphs.

• Plane, Train, and Automobile
• Craft-a-Graph
• Pumpkin Prices
• Chip the Robot

• Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

  Students are introduced to systems of equations and graphing systems of linear equations. They'll progress to writing systems of linear inequalities and exploring solution regions.

• Shape It Up
• Lizard Lines
• Quilts
• Seeking Solutions

• Exponential Functions

  Students are introduced to equations of exponential relationships and then apply that by modeling data (including exponential data).

• Carlos's Fish
• Detroit's Population, Part 1
• Detroit's Population, Part 2

• Quadratic Functions

  Students are introduced to quadratic functions, and learn whether a function is linear, quadratic, or exponential. They'll identify and interpret key features in graphs and tables and graph quadratic functions written in factored form.

• Revisiting Visual Patterns
• Quadratic Visual Patterns
• Sorting Relationships
• On the Fence
• Stomp Rockets
• Plenty of Parabolas
• Robot Launch
• Two for One
• Parabola Zapper

• Quadratic Equations

  Students determine the `x`-intercepts of quadratic functions written in factored form and standard form. They'll learn to solve quadratic equations in context, and compare and contrast strategies for solving.

• Shooting Stars
• Square Tactic
• Stomp Rockets in Space

• Desmos Classroom Activities

  Explore these other free math lessons and activities from Desmos Classroom!

• Central Park
• Graduation Graphs
• Under the Sea
• Will It Hit the Hoop?
• Pool Border Problem
• Point Collector: Lines
• Match My Line
• Match My Parabola
• Parabola Slalom
• Marbleslides: Parabolas
• Marbleslides: Lines
• Marbleslides: Winter Quadratics
• Finding Domain and Range
• Marbleslides: Winter Challenge
• Soccer Marbleslides
• Figured It Out
• Dominoes
• Exploring Equations
• Hang On
• Shape Patterns
• Break Through: Exponentials