Curated OER
The Da Vinci Code: Math Fun
A wonderful way to introduce or practice simple algebraic equations, where a variable is used in place of a number. Learners will work to crack the Da Vinci Code (as it is called) and replace letter variables with the "code" numbers to...
Curated OER
Basic Algebra and Graphing for Electric Circuits
In this electronics worksheet, students evaluate mathematical expressions to complete 16 short answer and problem solving questions.
Curated OER
Year 6 Booster
For this beginning algebra worksheet, students are provided with a math problem and solution, but one number in the problem or answer is missing. Students fill in the missing number. Some of the problems could have multiple answers....
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Secret of E. Quation the Great
Want to figure out a magician's secret for a cool balancing trick? Use your algebra knowledge to discover how this magic trick was done.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Skating Bus Driver
The bus is not running in Point Logos because Suzie, the bus driver, has decided to go try out the new "Rocket Skates," at Skate Palace. Help the Math Maven choose an algebraic equation that will tell when the bus driver will be finished...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Numbers
Use this tool to find out if expressions are equal to each other. If the pan balance levels out then the expressions are equal.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Jabara: Algebraic Simplification
Learn about the origins of algebra when you travel to Baghdad in the 9th century. You will have algebra problems to solve by moving terms around and simplifying numbers, until you have just the value of the variable left.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra
This WebMath site provides links to tutorials and lessons in both Algebra I and II. Links to topics such as factoring, solving equations, polynomials, simplifying equations, graphing, and much more.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Shapes
Use this virtual, double pan balance and explore what shapes and amounts of shape balance each other. Great introduction to beginning algebra concepts.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Target: An Equations Game
Using decks of cards and knowledge of number operations, students develop multi-step equations to reach a target number.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Algebra Resources
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Operations: Absolute Value
Students learn about absolute value. The resource consists of notes, step-by-step examples, and practice problems with solutions.
Quia
Quia: Easy Algebra Equations
Do you need practice solving algebra equations? This Rags to Riches game is for you! This site has a game show format. There are hints to help you narrow down your choice of answers.
Quia
Quia: Algebra Terms
Do you need practice learning and remembering algebra vocabulary terms? This practice with flash cards is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are correct.
United Nations
Unesco: Algebra Review (In Arabic)
This page, part of a larger UNESCO site on math and science education, has 15 basic, open- and multiple-choice algebra questions, with the correct answer immediately following the question. Entirely in Arabic.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Augustus' Age
Use a simple formula to help you figure out the age of the mathematician Augustus de Morgan. When done, check your results against the solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Brothers and Sisters
Figure out the ages of the children in this family using the clues and your sound algebraic thinking. Check the solution after you complete the problem.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Clever Santa
Help Santa figure out how many puzzles and books to leave for the children of this family. Once you figure it out you can check the solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Gift Stacks
Figure out how many gifts are in each stack using the clues that are given. The solution is available at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Eggs in Baskets
At this one page website you will not be carrying all your eggs in one basket. Use the clues to figure out how many eggs are in each of the baskets listed. When you have your solution check to see if it is the same as the one available...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Heads and Feet
Solve this problem about hens and sheep and practice your algebraic thinking all at the same time. A solution is provided at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mind Reader
This series of operations always yields the same answer. Use your problem solving and algebraic skills and see if you can find the solution. When you have you can check the solution on this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: How Many Eggs?
Use the clues at this one page website to figure out just how many chocolate eggs each child will receive. The solution is available when you figure it out.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Geometry: Angles
The geometry resource explores angles. Descriptions, examples, and practice exercises are included.