Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Kitchen Floor Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
An interesting way to look at the kitchen floor is to count the number of tiles in the border. Fred starts with four white floor tiles and writes an expression for the number of tiles needed for the colored border. Algebra learners are...
Interactive
New Mexico State University

Curse Reverse

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Build towers with algebraic expressions. Pupils use algebraic expressions to build towers that allow their players to navigate a series of rooms. Learners evaluate expressions using different values for the variables to create a pathway...
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Curated OER

Increasing or Decreasing? Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your algebra learners will manipulate an expression's form in order to make obvious the value of it increasing, decreasing, or staying the same, when one variable is changed as the others stay constant. Your future physicists'...
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Curated OER

The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Using the Identity and Inverse to Write Equivalent Expressions

For Teachers 7th Standards
The fifth installment in the series of 28 lessons helps math scholars explore the result of adding opposite numbers and multiplying reciprocals. Through this exploration, they develop a working definition of identity and inverse properties.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quiz: Variable Expressions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this variable expression worksheet, students read word statements and translate them into an algebraic expression. Afterward, students solve the one-variable equations. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Activity
101 Questions

How Many Hot Dogs?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Top off your hot dogs with a little math. Learners view a video on a hot dog eating contest, and then answer questions using estimation. Using a table of hypothetical data, they create algebraic expressions to represent the situation.
Assessment
Mathed Up!

Collecting Like Terms

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Gather all similar terms together. Initially created to aid in the review of the General Certificate of Secondary Education, the resource provides opportunities to practice collecting like terms in algebraic expressions and multiplying...
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Curated OER

Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
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.
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Curated OER

Simplification

For Students 8th - 9th
In this simplification learning exercise, students solve and complete 20 different algebraic expressions. They simplify each expression given in all three parts of the sheet by combining like terms. Then, students write each answer in...
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Curated OER

Dividing Rational Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this  worksheet, students divide rational expressions and write the answer in simplest form. The problems start out as fractions with monomials and gradually become more complex with factoring required. This one-page worksheet...
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Curated OER

Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5 problems on...
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Curated OER

Variable Expressions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this variable expressions worksheet, students solve variable expressions.  They write algebraic expressions.  This one-page worksheet contains 10 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are provided.
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Curated OER

Evaluating Variable Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th
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.
Assessment
Mathed Up!

Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th - 12th
Learn ways to simplify algebraic fractions with a video that reviews how to simplify rational expressions by canceling common factors and how to add and subtract simple rational expressions. A worksheet tests pupils' understanding...
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02 x 02 Worksheets

Dividing Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Discover how algebra tiles can help in dividing polynomials. Pupils watch as instructors demonstrate how to use algebra tiles to solve problems involving the division of a quadratic expression by a linear expression. Once they get the...
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Virginia Department of Education

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Scholars learn how using algebra tiles to add and subtract polynomials can model how to combine polynomials. They use their newfound knowledge to complete a worksheet of problems.
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 5: Rational Functions and Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Where do those asymptotes come from? Learners graph, simplify, and solve rational functions in the fifth module of a 10-part series. Beginning with graphing, pupils determine the key characteristics of the graphs including an in-depth...
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Curated OER

Review for the Final Exam - College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this algebra review worksheet, students solve 100 open-ended and multiple choice problems.  Students factor, simplify, graph, and solve inequalities, expressions, and equations.
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Target D

For Teachers 7th Standards
Put expressions, equations, and inequalities to work! Young scholars solve problems using various strategies. Meant as a snapshot of the Smarter Balanced Assessment, a set of seven questions includes topics from writing expressions to...
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EngageNY

Multiplying and Dividing Expressions with Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
That's radical! Simplifying radicals may not be exciting, but it is an important skill. A math lesson provides explanations of properties used throughout the material. Scholars practice skills needed to multiply and divide...
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Math Guy

Algebra 2 Practice Final

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Work out to Algebra II with the 50-question activity that practices different types of functions. Multiple choice questions focus on topics such as rational, radical, and logarithmic functions. The resource comes with a printed answer...
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 6th Grade Math – Target E

For Teachers 6th Standards
When US citizens travel throughout the world, they often need to know how to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Young mathematicians practice applying the formula as well as other algebraic equations as part of a...
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Curated OER

Completing the Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve equations by completing the square. The pupils factor quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They also identify the different terms in the equation and look for patterns.

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