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Curated OER

Order of Operations and Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Solve two-step equations using order of operation in this algebra lesson. Young mathematicians evaluate functions through substitution and apply the properties of exponents and negatives correctly. They complete the order of operation...
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Curated OER

The Class Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Mrs. Moore's class is trying to earn money for a trip to the science museum, but how much more do they need? Solve this problem with your own class as they develop their ability to model real-life situations algebraically. As an added...
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Curated OER

Solving Two Steps Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve two steps equations. In this algebra lesson, students follow the correct step to solve a linear equation. They combine like terms and solve for the variable.
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Curated OER

Solving Two Step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars solve two steps equations. In this algebra lesson, students follow the correct step to solve a linear equation. They combine like terms and solve for the variable.    
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Curated OER

Solving Two Steps Equations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve two steps equations. In this algebra worksheet, students follow specific steps to solve 2 steps equations. The steps are written out nicely for each student to follow along. This worksheet is a good guide for students...
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CK-12 Foundation

One-Step Equations and Inverse Operations: Additive Inverse

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Reinforce properties while solving equations. Learners often ignore properties even as they try to apply them. A well-designed lesson emphasizes the role of additive inverses when solving equations.
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Curated OER

Motion in Two Dimensions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Two activities employ the use of kinematic equations for determining projectile ranges. They both require the use of a toy dart gun. Included in this resource are both the teacher's guide and student laboratory sheets. This is an...
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Curated OER

Solve Me - Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore multi-step equations. In this pre-algebra/algebra I instructional activity, students use the TI-nspire computer algebra system to check the steps they used to solve multi-step equations and equations with variables on...
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Curated OER

Two Squares are Equal

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
This problem is sure to get your young mathematicians thinking. The idea sounds simple: one equation, solve it as many ways as you can. This is meant to get at a deeper understanding of solving quadratic equations, including some more...
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National Security Agency

A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
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Curated OER

Solving One Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. They evaluate and simplify functions.
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Curated OER

Basic Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve basic equations. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders solve linear equation using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve two step equations isolating the variable and putting the equation in the...
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Curated OER

Robo-Pull

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars solve linear equations using two steps. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide to solve linear equations. They apply concepts of equations to a robot pulling cargo.
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Curated OER

Balancing and Solving Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students apply a traditional method when solving and balancing equations. In this algebra lesson, students organize their work showing each step they used to solve one and two steps equations. They solve equations with fractional...
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Curated OER

Manipulating Multi-step Equations (Grade 8)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve multi-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, watch a video on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.  Students visit an Internet site to solve simple equations through the use...
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Curated OER

Unmasking the Villian

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore order of operation and ways to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students understand the process it takes to solve an equation correctly. They explore one step and two steps equations as they solve using order of...
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 4: Equations and Inequalities

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Can you justify that mathematically?  Help learners see the process of solving as using mathematical properties rather than a set of steps to memorize in the fourth module of a nine-part Algebra I series. The module contains six...
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EngageNY

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Many learners find completing the square the preferred approach to solving quadratic equations. Class members combine their skills of using square roots to solve quadratics and completing the square. The resource incorporates a...
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Curated OER

Modeling Equations with Bars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners model linear equations using bars. In this algebra lesson, students solve two steps linear equations through modeling of division, addition and multiplication. They use manipulative to solve equations.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving Model

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
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Curated OER

Solving Equations with Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students simplify linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations by addition and subtraction. They solve one step equations to practice isolating the variable on one side of the equation.
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EngageNY

Solution Sets to Simultaneous Equations (part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do you want your budding mathematicians to be able to explain 'why' and not just 'do'? This lesson encourages an understanding of the process of elimination. Pupils are expected to understand how and why the elimination method is a valid...
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Virginia Department of Education

Solving Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Demonstrate the abstract process of solving equations by using algebra tiles as a concrete representation. Scholars begin by solving equations through the use of manipulatives. As they gain more confidence, they progress to...
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EngageNY

Solving Equations with Radicals

For Students 8th Standards
Show learners how to develop a procedure for solving equations using radicals with the fifth lesson of the 25-part module that challenges learners to use properties to solve multi-step quadratic and cubic equations. Individuals round out...