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Using Intercepts to Interpret Data

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners analyze data from a class read-a-thon. They graph equations using x- and y-intercepts and solve one and two-step linear equations.
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Close Your Math

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a role playing activity to build understanding of number concepts. They use Algebraic Closure throughout six operations to better comprehend and review basic number theory. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in...
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Double This

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students change verbal expressions to algebraic equations. They practice the vocabulary of algebraic equations.
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Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
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How Old Did You Say?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and develop algebraic formulas based on their own ages as the known variable. This is a clever, and simple, way to introduce the concept of algebra to young students.
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Functions Made Easy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore concept of functions as relationships, as machines, as equations, and as graphs.
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Solve Simple One-Step Linear Equation

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve one unknown number by using hands-on manipulatives after being introduced to the history of abstract mathematics through literature.
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The Nuts and Bolts of a Mathematical Expression

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.
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To Be Linear or Not to be Linear, That is the Question

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils use their knowledge and understanding of equations of lines to explore independent and dependent variables. They determine how to isolate a variable and how to predict data points not represented in data.
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Simplifying Equations of the Form ax+b=cx+d

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students solve equations of the form ax+b=cx+d and visualize the concept of "balancing" an equation.
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Decomposition vs. Synthesis Reaction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define the term chemical reaction, identify the reactants and products in a chemical reaction, distinguish between decomposition and synthesis reactions and construct reactions using food items.
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Exploring Linear Equations

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use graphing calculators to graph equations. They make visual models of algebraic expressions and they can readily see that an equation represents something.
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Organizer
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Multiplication Boxes

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this multiplication worksheet, students fill in the blank boxes with an equations. This is a graphic organizer with one equation taking up a whole page.
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Interactive
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I learning exercise, 9th graders match vocabulary words relating to linear equations to their definition in a drag and drop game format.  The one page interactive learning exercise contains seven matching questions and is...
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Investigation-Operations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore equations. For this math lesson, 6th graders discuss the rules for solving equations. Students apply the rules and solve various equations.
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Fractions of a Sheet Cake

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this math activity, students write equations for fractions of a sheet cake. Students write fractions for pictures that are shown and also create their own fractions of a sheet cake.
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Algebra Age Problems

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I learning exercise, 9th graders are presented with age word problems which are solved by writing an equation in one variable.  The one page learning exercise contains 2 worked examples and sixteen practice problems. ...
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Absolute Value Word Problems: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate absolute value equations and inequalities. In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities. Students translate verbal expressions into absolute...
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Graphing from Slope-Intercept Form: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the slope-intercept form of a line.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders graph linear equations by using the slope and y-intercept. 
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Percent Equation 1

For Students 7th
In this percent equations worksheet, 7th graders translate word problems to number equations and then solve them.  They write proportions to solve percent equations.  This two-page worksheet contains 9 problems.  Answers are provided on...
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One Step Equations

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve 11 one step equations.  Students subtract a constant to isolate the variable.
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Linear Equations a/x = c (D)

For Students 8th - 9th
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 20 one step linear equations.  Students solve each linear equation by multiplying to isolate the variable.
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Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders investigate the properties of equations (Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive, Substitution, and Transformation Properties) and use these properties to solve linear...
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Finding our way

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the use of a GPS. In this math lesson plan, the students will use a GPS type system to determine positioning in two dimensions.  They will complete questions out of a student workbook.