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Integers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform order of operation using integers. For this algebra lesson, students apply properties of integers as they add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They work in groups to complete a RAFT assignment.
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Whole Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.
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Functions As Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this algebra worksheet, students use the given values for the functions to create a pattern of solving an equation that is extended into a word problem.
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Comparing Notations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comparing notation worksheet, students read graphs and write what is displayed in set-builder notation and interval notation. They also read set-builder notation and interval notation and create a graph explaining the notation. ...
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Order of Operations: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this order of operations worksheet, students replace blank spaces in squares with the symbol for the operation that will make math sentences true. 
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Simplifying Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this simplifying equations instructional activity, students solve 11 different problems related to simplifying equations. They first place the correct symbol between each of the number listed and then, find the opposite number as the...
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Simplify Expressions

For Students 9th
In this simplifying expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include simplifying various expressions. First, they identify like terms and group them together. Then, students remove the brackets and/or...
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Discovering Pi/Welcome to Pi Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore pi. In this circle measurement lesson, students define and identify radius, diameter, circumference, and perimeter. Learners work in groups to measure several plastic lids and record their findings. Students compare the...
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Pattern Power

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young elementary students will discover there are patterns all around them in their daily lives. In groups, they sort pattern blocks by size and color. Using the internet, they create their own type of patterns and share them with the...
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Growing Patterns: Practical Pattern Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Your learners explore growing patterns by describing, extending, creating, and evaluating practical pattern problems in this three-day collaborative unit. Beginning with concrete patterns and function tables to extend and...
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Writing Algebraic Expressions for Words

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the concept of algebraic expressions. In this algebraic expressions lesson, students convert pictures and word problems into algebraic expressions. Students play a game where they tell the algebraic expression...
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Order of Operations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions containing parenthesis and brackets.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and ten practice...
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What's My Function?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders utilize input/output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They incorporate patterns, number sequences and relations to represent and analyze mathematical problems and number relationships using algebraic symbols.
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Representing Relationships with Equations

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore Cuisenaire Rods.  In this pre-algebra lesson, students work with a partner to generate addition problems with the sum of ten using Cuisenaire Rods. Learners construct examples of the Commutative Property using...
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Each Orange Has 8 Slices

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use pattern blocks to develop an understanding of algebraic generalization(pattern) in order to write a mathematical equation using algebraic symbols.
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Tilted Squares and Right Triangles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate squares. They generate patterns from structured situations and find a rule for the general term and express it using words and symbols. Students generate patterns from a rule and substitute values and formulas.
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What's My Function?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use input / output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They use patterns and relations to represent and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic symbols.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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The Chicken Soup Problem

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheets students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They use order of operation to solve for the variables used as they relate to multiplication and addition. There is an answer key.
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Transformations and Translation of Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students translate functions horizontally and vertically. In this algebra lesson, students identify the parts of the formula that allows the graph to move left, right, up and down. They perform a transformation on the coordinate plane.
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Systems of linear inequalities in slope-intercept form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students graph a linear inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of linear equalities graphically and symbolically. Students set up and solve a system of linear inequalities using linear programming techniques. ...
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Two Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve multiple step math problems. In this problem solving lesson, 6th graders practice following step by step instructions such as making cookies or building a snowman. Students use algebra tiles and draw pictures to solve...
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Limits

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners practice the concept of limits graphically, numerically and algebraically. They participate in an exploration lab, BINGO game and complete a puzzle.
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Caterpillar Connections

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate numerical and geometric patterns and express them in words or numbers.  In this algebraic reasoning lesson, 3rd graders analyze the structure of the pattern and how it changes or grows, organize information...