Discover how algebra tiles help evaluate expressions. Scholars learn to use algebra tiles to substitute values in for variables and evaluate expressions. The included worksheet contains a set of evaluation problems to assess individuals'...

Investigate division within an algebraic term using an inquiry-based lesson. Individuals adjust sliders and watch as the simplification of the term changes. Questions help guide them to important conclusions.

Not all variables are created equal. Discover how variables in computer science are different from variables in math class. Scholars learn to work with variables in computer programming by developing a mental model for how variables...

Rational expressions are just fancy fractions! Pupils apply fractions concepts to rational expressions. They find equivalent expressions by simplifying rational expressions using factoring. They include limits to the domain of the...

Begin your next algebra unit with this introductory lesson plan 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...

In this variable expressions worksheet, students evaluate expressions for given terms. Each of the ten expressions contain three variables. Students substitute a given value for the variable and solve the equation.

In this variable expression worksheet, students solve one and two-step variable expressions containing negative numbers and fractions. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this two variables worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different word problems. First, they determine two numbers with a given sum. Then, students find the number of coins a person has given the information. They also determine...

In this variable expression worksheet, students substitute a given value into an algebraic equation and then solve the problem. This three-page worksheet contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

In this algebra worksheet, students replace the variable with a known number and solve the expression following the operation given. There are 24 questions with an answer key.

Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....

Here is a variables and extensions worksheet in which learners create variable tables to solve a set of seven problems, then discuss which businesses described in the problems they would like to start.

Middle schoolers complete one and two digit number word problems containing variables. They complete 10 multiple choice questions.

In this simplifying expressions worksheet, pupils combine like terms and complete 18 different problems. 

Scholars will solve problems, create patterns, and write algebraic expressions. In addition, they will learn how to represent a number with a variable.

Develop understanding of algebraic expressions and equations by having your class define examples of each. The class discusses how parentheses affect the order of operations and learn how to solve for x. A variety of examples are used.

Here is a one-variable word problems worksheet in which learners complete word problems dealing with all four operations and one variable. They complete a total of 18 problems.

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...

This simple online resource is perfect for those just starting to simplify expressions. They solve by simplifying 12 expressions.

Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...

This is a 10-problem worksheet on simplifying rational expressions. Most of the problems require factoring. It is assumed that the domain of variables do not include values for which any denominator is zero. Answers are included.

For this combining like terms worksheet, students simplify 22 expressions. Seven of these expressions require students to use the distributive property.

Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives,  real-world applications, and problem...

In this variable expressions instructional activity, students complete addition, subtraction, and division problems containing variables. Students complete 8 problems.