Algebra Teacher Resources

In this simplifying expressions instructional activity, students combine like terms to simplify a given expression. This one-page instructional activity contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page. This on-line...

Middle schoolers create a method for finding the area of a fame for a picture and then transfer their shared methods into algebraic expressions. They develop the algebraic language to communicate and solve problems effectively and...

Sixth and seventh graders explore the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions. They review the order of operations and apply properties to simplify and compare them. The author suggests using a "Boxes Game" as a motivator to get...

Everyone loves math when it includes food! This lesson tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping students understand this...

Learners investigate the connection that exists between Algebra and Geometry. They classify two and three-dimensional figures. Pupils use formulas to solve problems in geometry and use appropriate measuring devices in the right contexts.

In this algebra worksheet, students factor the numerator and denominator of 20 complex fraction to determine common terms. The first six problems require students to simplify. The final 14 problems require either multiplication or...

In this algebra worksheet, students read an algebraic expression and determine which of the options is the correct solution set for the expression. There are 5 problems on this worksheet.

Eighth and ninth graders add, subtract, multiply and divide functions as directed. Each problem is written in function notation, and the operation is shown in the same way. For example, students may be directed to find (f+g)(x). They are...

In this algebra worksheet, students complete 30 computation problems involving fractions, decimals and (or) exponents. They change 4 fractions to decimals and factor 6 whole number to primes.

In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate 9 exponential terms. They use order of operations to solve 18 rational number problems. Students use substitution to evaluate 4 problems involving variables.

In this algebra worksheet, pupils solve equations with signed numbers. Of the 50 problems, 5 involve fractions and 10 have exponents. The remaining 35 problems involve operations with integers.

In this algebra worksheet, students use order of operations to solve 12 equations. They use the substitution method to solve 12 variable equations.

For this algebra worksheet, students use the distributive property to remove parenthesis. They combine like terms to simplify the expressions in 31 problems.

In this algebra worksheet, students combine like terms and solve for the given variable on 12 linear equations. Ten of the equations require students to use the distributive property.

In this algebra worksheet, young scholars solve and graph 10 linear inequalities. Students must remember to alter the inequality when the negative sign is on the variable.

For this algebra worksheet, students compare integers, translate words to a numerical expression, identify sets of numbers, identify properties, use order of operations, multiply fractions, and solve simple word problems. This 13 page...

For this algebra worksheet, learners solve equations for y, graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept, and name four points on the line. There are 20 questions with their graphs.

Quizzes can be a fun way to review math concepts while building proficiency. Kids answer sixteen different problems that cover algebraic reasoning, geometry, addition, multiplication, and word problems. This is a dynamic quiz that is...

Use a calculus concept to build algebra skills. A helpful Mathispower4u Algebra 1 video uses the difference quotient, a typical expression from calculus, to show different algebraic techniques. Pupils observe applications of function...

Pay attention! This is a bit more complicated than having a word problem and rewriting it algebraically. In this problem, do the reverse. Write a story to go with the given algebraic expression. Your class may feel stumped with a problem...

Here learners get to flex some serious algebraic muscles through an investigation of logistic growth. The properties of the constant terms in the logistic growth formula are unraveled in a short but content-dense...

Turning words into symbols, a powerful application of mathematics. A video lesson explains how to rewrite a problem-solving question with expressions. The instructor emphasizes the need to define variables.

What's in a triangle? Just 180 degrees worth of angles! Young learners use given angle relationships in a triangle to write an algebraic representation. Using a system of equations, they simplify the equation to a linear representation.

What does it mean to factor the difference of two squares? The interactive presents an area model of the difference of two squares. Pupils rearrange the model to create a rectangular area. The learners determine the length and width...