In this variable expression worksheet, students substitute values for given variables and simplify the equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this electrical circuit worksheet, students answer a series of 21 questions about sum of product and product of sum, and Boolean expression for a logic circuit. They design and build a circuit board using  PC-board relays to show...

In this algebra worksheet, students find the value of given expressions, simplify division equations containing two variables, find the square root, and solve radicals. This worksheet contains 100 problems and contains an answer key.

Numbers that are very large or very small are difficult to express in standard notation. Pupils learn how to convert between standard and scientific notation. They also multiply and divide the numbers in scientific notation. 

In a radical expressions worksheet, learners use the Product and Quotient Properties of Square Roots to simplify a variety of square roots. The worksheet begins with simple radicals, progresses to radicals involving fractions and...

Just when a young mathematician starts to feel comfortable turning word problems into linear equations, shake things up and throw inequalities in the mix. This excellent, instructive presentation takes the steps for solving an...

Here is a (great) lesson on using parentheses! The task requires the expression of ages using algebraic expressions, including the distributive property. Pupils use their expressions to determine the individual ages.

Your algebra learners analyze the value of an algebraic expression to decide if it will increase, decrease, or stay the same when one variable is changed as the others stay constant. Their collaborative efforts culminate with a written...

Help pupils to determine whether using square roots is the method of choice when solving quadratic equations by presenting a lesson that begins with a dropped object example and asks for a solution. This introduction to solving by...

The behavior of a rational function near a vertical asymptote is the focus around this trip up a river. Specifically, numerical and graphical understanding is studied. The canoe context pushes the variables as numbers, rather than as...

In this radical expressions worksheet, students find the function value of given functions. They identify the domain of functions. Students write functions without fractional exponents. This three-page worksheet contains 55 problems.

Find that slope! This video does an excellent job of demonstrating how to use the slope formula to find the slope of a line using two points. The instructor first reviews the definition of slope of a line, then works three problems using...

Make a game out of solving equations. This particular activity works well for pairs of learners. Follow the instructions to have player one pick a number and player two verbally give an equation. Participants need to make sense of a...

What is absolute value? What is an absolute value function? Emerging mathematicians solve equations containing variables inside an absolute value sign.  They graph each function on a coordinate plane and identify the maximum and...

Positive or negative, zero or no solution, are all possibilities for the solution of a linear equation. Here the resource gives examples of linear equations in one variable and their type of solutions. The resource comes with commentary...

This first of twelve algebra 2 resources provides a broad review of many algebra 1 concepts through a number of separable lessons and labs. Starting with the real number system and its subsystems, the sections quickly but thoroughly...

Middle and high schoolers solve and complete 15 various types of problems that include evaluating expressions and graphing. First, they use the substitution method to solve pairs of equations for a variable. Then, students write out a...

For this addition and subtraction of polynomials worksheet, learners simplify ten polynomial expressions by adding or subtracting whole numbers and variables with exponents.

In this radical expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include simplifying various radical expressions. First, they define rationalizing the denominator. Then, students simplify and leave each in...

In this expression worksheet, learners evaluate equations, write equations for a specified event, and determine the perimeter of shapes, Six multi-step problems are provided on this one-page worksheet.

First, middle school mathematicians read phrases and translate them into a variable expression. Then, they make statements that explain expressions. On a second page, they combine variables to simplify expressions, and then they...

Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.

In this simplifying expressions activity, 11th graders solve and complete 44 various types of problems. First, they solve for the given variable in each equation. Then, students simplify each expression and factor completely. They also...

Students factor a difference of two squares.  In this factoring a difference of two squares lesson plan, students use manipulates cut from a piece of paper to illustrate the difference of two squares.  Students illustrate the...