Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Algebra Fun With Calendars
A fun algebraic problem involving a calendar. Discussion, solution, and follow-up problem are included.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Maths Online
This site consists of interactive lessons on a multitude of math topics including sets, drawing plane and coordinate system, variables, equations, and functions. You may also view this Vienna University site in German.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
Other
University of Wisconsin: Basic Algebra
This college site offers a variety of problems and answers. Problems are divided into topic areas for easy access. Also offers quizzes with each topic.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Numbers
Use this tool to find out if expressions are equal to each other. If the pan balance levels out then the expressions are equal.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Solutions and Solution Sets
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that introduce and define basic ideas involved in solving equations and inequalities and solution sets.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Battle to the Death: Adding Integers
The goal of this lesson is for students to use manipulatives to add integers, creating concepts rather than memorizing rules. This lesson will be related to the 300 Spartans who battled the invading Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae,...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Basics of Word Problems
At this site from WyzAnt, learn the steps necessary to solve a word problem using algebra. Problems involve one-answer and multiple-answer solutions.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Brothers and Sisters
Figure out the ages of the children in this family using the clues and your sound algebraic thinking. Check the solution after you complete the problem.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Proportion Basics
WyzAnt provides an explanation and examples on solving proportions. Proportions practice problems and a proportion calculator are included in this lesson.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Percents
Converting percents to and from decimals and fractions is demonstrated in detailed examples. Once the concept is understood, you can use it to solve equations that contain percents.
Other
Quick Math: Factor Polynomials
The process of factoring is essential to the simplification of many algebraic expressions and is a useful tool in solving higher degree equations. In fact, the process of factoring is so important that very little of algebra beyond this...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Absolute Value Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers graphing absolute value functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Comparing Methods for Solving Quadratics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice choosing methods for solving quadratic problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Writing Expressions Word Problems
Practice writing slightly more complex algebraic expressions to model real-world situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: High School Basic Algebra Review
An overview of basic high school algebra topics can be found here. Absolute value, signed numbers, inequalities and equations, mixture problems, and direct and indirect variation are all listed, each with links to questions posed by...
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Operation Order (Learning Game)
Players help Tortisaurus build a pyramid by assembling equations that match particular answers. Involves the application of whole-number addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Two Step Inequalities
Solve inequalities that take two steps to solve. For example, solve 3x + 2 > 5. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Slope From Two Points
In this exercise, students practice determining the linear equation and slope from two points on a line graph. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solving Proportions
Practice solving basic proportions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mind Reader
This series of operations always yields the same answer. Use your problem solving and algebraic skills and see if you can find the solution. When you have you can check the solution on this one page website.
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Nine Math (Page 3)
This interactive worksheet focuses on math concepts such as algebra, measurement, geometry, problem solving, and number sense. Answers to questions are available immediately and can be printed. Help links are also available to learners...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Slope From a Graph
In this exercise, students practice constructing a linear equation for a line graph in order to find the slope. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
Other
Chili Math: The Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition
The distributive property of multiplication over addition allows us to eliminate the grouping symbol, usually in the form of parenthesis. Illustrates the basic pattern or formula and how to apply it.