Norm Mitchell
Reteaching Page 2.1 Variables and Expressions
The vocabulary for working with variable is expressions is listed at the top of this handout. Prealgebra pros evaluate four expressions when a value is assigned to the variables. Then an explanation is given about how changing the value...
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From Ratio Tables to Equations Using the Value of a Ratio
Use the value of a ratio to set up equations. The teacher leads a discussion on determining equations from ratio tables in the 13th portion of a 29-part series. Pupils determine which of two equations to use to find the solution....
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From Ratio Tables, Equations and Double Number Line Diagrams to Plots on the Coordinate Plane
Represent ratios using a variety of methods. Classmates combine the representations of ratios previously learned with the coordinate plane. Using ratio tables, equations, double number lines, and ordered pairs to represent...
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Using Hooke's Law to Understand Materials
Provide a Hooke for a lesson on elasticity with an activity that has groups investigate a set of springs. They use a set procedure to collect data to calculate the spring constant for each spring using Hooke's Law. The groups...
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Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 3
Lesson 16 in the series of 28 is a mid-module assessment. Learners simplify expressions, write and solve equations, and write and solve inequalities. Most questions begin as word problems adding a critical thinking component to the...
New York City Department of Education
Dance and Text
Use texts and dances to teach inequalities and equations. A sixth-grade unit covers using variables in equations and inequalities to solve problems. Learners show what they know at the end of the unit using two performance tasks, one...
Education Development Center
Making Sense of Unusual Results
Collaboration is the key for this equation-solving lesson. Learners solve a multi-step linear equation that requires using the distributive property. Within collaborative groups, scholars discuss multiple methods and troubleshoot mistakes.
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Functions & Algebra
Students examine linear equations. In this functions and algebra lesson plan, students write equations in the slope-intercept form. They enter data in a graphing calculator, examine tables, and write linear equations to match the data.
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Algebraic Expressions
This all-encompassing lesson plan immerses your math class in the world of algebraic expressions. Written details are provided to guide you in guiding them to identify the parts of an expression and simplify them. Sample problems are...
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Translating Between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions
Students translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...
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Model and Solve Algebraic Equations
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
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Hands-On Algebra
Seventh graders study linear equations. In this algebra activity, 7th graders solve and write two step linear equations in one variable.
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Interactive Algebra Worksheet
For this algebra worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions exponential functions using an interactive online lesson. The worksheet has 10 questions.
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Concepts in Precalculus 1: Trigonometry
Students investigate trigonometry. In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus/Trigonometry lesson, students explore Islamic achievements in mathematics as they calculate angles and distances using the Law of Sines and the Law of...
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Prime & Composite Numbers: Algebra/Geometry Institute 2009
Students create factor trees. In this prime and composite lesson, students model fractions using tiles. They create factor trees and identify prime and composite numbers. Students use grid paper and tiles to model...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007 - Perimeter of Polygons
Sixth graders find the perimeters of polygons and use perimeters to form polygons. In this perimeter lesson, 6th graders study vocabulary associated with finding perimeter such as polygon, line segment, variable, and formula. They make...
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Volume of Rectangular Prisms: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009
Students find the volume of rectangular prisms. For this volume lesson, students use a formula to find the volume of rectangular prisms. They discuss the definition of volume and draw rectangular prisms. Students...
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Identify Polygons: Algebra/Geometry Institute
Eighth graders classify geometric figures. In this polygon lesson, 8th graders identify given geometric figures. They compare and contrast different polygons. Students name line segments, identify parallel lines, and...
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Area: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009
Young scholars compute the area of a rectangle. In this area lesson, students measure the sides of rectangles and squares. They cut figures, measure them, and determine the area of each given figure. Young scholars...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009 - Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
Seventh graders find the perimeter and area of triangles. In this finding the perimeter and area of triangles lesson plan, 7th graders find the perimeter and area of triangles given two sides. Students find the missing side...
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Pythagorean Theorem: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2010
Learners solve Pythagorean theorem problems. in this Pythagorean theorem lesson, students read real world problems, draw diagrams, and then solve with the Pythagorean theorem. They define hypotenuse and leg. learners...
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Completing the Square (part 2)
Give classes confidence in completing the square with a resource that develops the process of completing the square of more complex problems, including fractions and values greater than one. It then uses quadratic modeling for...
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Linear Equations
Pre-algebra pupils examine the rate of change and how we can interpret it as a linear function. They are introduced to slope-intercept equations and graphs. Plenty of instruction is provided along with example problems. Note that even...
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The Power of Exponential Growth
How do you make a penny grow to $5,000 in just 15 days? Use the examples in this lesson to explore the concept of exponential growth and its comparison to linear models. Pupils come to understand that exponential growth eventually...