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Introduction to Variables and Algebraic Expressions
Begin your next algebra unit with this introductory lesson on variables and algebraic expressions. This plan requires a SMART board and includes a SMART notebook file. The file contains a guiding question and two learning activities that...
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Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
This online activity can be printed, projected on the board, or used as example problems for the class to solve. They write equivalent expressions for a set of given equations, 14 total. This page contains an answer link and links to...
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Count on Me
Fourth graders use inductive reasoning to find algebraic patterns in geometric figures. They use technology (i.e., calculators, computers) and manipulatives to discover number patterns involving geometric concepts. They solve concrete...
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Simplifying Expressions (Addition and Subtraction)
Seventh graders simplify algebraic expressions using addition and subtraction to combine like items and solve for the variable. They work with inverse operations to solve equations with guided practice. Everyone completes various...
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Linking Number Patterns and Algebraic Expressions
Examine algebra using digital resources! Budding mathematicians will watch Cyberchase episode segments that propose a problem. Using information gathered from the video, they practice recording number patterns in several different ways:...
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Patterns and Algebraic Expressions
Scholars will solve problems, create patterns, and write algebraic expressions. In addition, they will learn how to represent a number with a variable.
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Solving for an Unknown
In this solving for the unknown activity, students solve and complete 18 different problems that include algebraic expressions. First, they study each pattern in the equations shown. Then, students solve each equation for the variable...
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Algebra: Equations
In this algebra equations activity, 7th graders solve and complete 5 different problems that include balance scales. First, they complete each balance challenge by multiplying the given numbers. Then, students determine the number of...
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Rise Over Run
For this rise over run worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different problems that include determining the rise over run for a race ran. First, they use the information in the table to graph each person's performance using a...
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Worksheet #2: Algebraic Expressions
In this algebraic expression worksheet, young scholars evaluate algebraic expressions involving the addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of negative and positive integers. Students identify mathematical properties and find...
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Worksheet #4: Simplify Algebraic Expressions With Two Variables
In this algebraic expression worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions and solve proportions, and write equations from story problems. Thirteen of the 49 problems are fill in the blank, and the remainder are multiple choice.
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Using Algebra
Sixth graders explore mathematics by completing equations in a math notebook. They will collaborate in small groups to complete different algebra problems and write their work down in a notebook, which they show their teacher. Then they...
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Beginning Algebra
Sixth graders add algebraic expressions in this beginning lesson. They will solve problems with one common unknown. Then add and multiply as necessary to complete the problems. Basic problems are provided.
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Who Wants to Win Millions?
Similar to the popular game Jeopardy, pre-algebra students will play to win. This game focuses on solving and writing simple equations using subtraction, multiplication, or addition. A great way to review for the big test!
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Independent Practice: Expressions and Operations
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.
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A.13: Algebra 1
In this square roots worksheet, students solve an algebra problem involving square roots and then determine which of the options is closest to the correct answer to the problem. There are 8 problems on this page.
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Algebra Worksheet
In this algebra worksheet, students solve each of the algebraic expressions to identify the variable. There are 54 problems to solve.
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Number and Consecutive Integer Problems
In this word problem learning exercise, student solve 32 number and consecutive integer problems. Students use variables and algebraic reasoning to solve each problem.
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Simplifying and Combining Algebraic Expressions
In this simplifying and combining algebraic expressions learning exercise, students solve 100 problems that simplify monomials, radicals and rational expressions, solve 38 problems combining expression, then solve 40 questions in a test...
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Order of Operations Treasure Hunt
In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to design a treasure map in which algebraic equations must be solved using the correct order of operations. Students decide where treasure is hidden, then create and follow their group's...
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Numbers and Expressions
In this numbers and expressions learning exercise, students write numerical expressions and verbal expressions. They translate algebraic expressions to number sentences and evaluate the expression. This two-page learning exercise...
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Algebra: Simplify Expression - Level 2
In this simplifying expressions worksheet, learners combine like terms to simplify a given expression. This one-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page. This on-line worksheet may be produced in...
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Evaluating Variable Expressions
In this variable expression instructional activity, students substitute a given value into an algebraic equation and then solve the problem. This three-page instructional activity contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Algebra: Simplify Expression - Level 1
In this simplify expression worksheet, students combine like terms to simplify an algebraic expression. This one-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.