Second graders are exposed to algebraic thinking by exploring the concept of a variable. They tell how many years have passed since they've seen a favorite teacher and then examine how they arrived at this number. They write equations.

Students solve equations with absolute value bars. In this precalculus lesson, students graph and identify the vertex and translation of absolute value functions. They match equations with given graphs.

Students practice representing problems found in the real world in terms that can be translated into mathematical expressions. The situations are represented in tables and graphs by students.

In this problem solving worksheet students read short statements and translate them into algebraic inequalities. They read short stories, write algebraic equations, and solve them. There are 16 problems on this two-page worksheet.

In this angle measurement worksheet, students identify the domain and range of given problems.  They determine the amplitude, period and horizontal translation of given functions.  This two-page worksheet contains 16 problems.

In this physical vs. chemical change worksheet, students answer 10 questions about identifying chemical and physical changes. They identify exothermic and endothermic reactions and the parts of a chemical equation. Students answer 1...

in this polynomial expressions worksheet, students solve polynomials through factorization or the FOIL method. They read sentences and translate them into a polynomial. This two-page worksheet contains 48 multi-step worksheets.

In this algebra learning exercise, students solve a word problem sing algebraic equations. They figure put how to unlock a combination lock. There is an answer key with this problem.

In this algebra activity, learners graph square root functions. They use translation to move the graph around. There are 4 questions with an answer key.

Students model projectile motion algebraically and graphically; and make predictions based on the quadratic algebraic model.

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...

In this math worksheet, students read 25 words problems, translate them into equations and solve for the unknown. Example: "Half a number less five is nine."

In this percent worksheet, students change decimals to percents and percents to decimals. They translate written percent problems to equations. There are approximately 24 problems on this one-page worksheet.

In this intermediate word problem worksheet, students read word problems, translate them into algebraic equations, and solve for the unknown. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this arithmetrivia worksheet, students read and solve word problems.  They translate from word problems to written equations and then solve them.  This one-page worksheet contains 12 problems.  Answers are provided.

Students investigate motion using a CBL. For this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They define and identify amplitude and period of conic graphs.

Students translate functional relationships into equations to answer questions. Students answer questions using different representations of the relationships: function rules, graphs of the function, tables of values, and equations and...

Students are introduced to rotational inertia with some example of objects that rotates: Throw a Frisbee acroos the field and it rotates as it moves. The same is true for a baseball and a football. The two motions, translational and...

Seventh graders investigate the concept of functions and how they are used in the context of the real world while identifying the dependent and independent variables. They graph relations and functions and find the zeros of functions....

In this precalculus instructional activity, students put the equations in standard form and solve the problems focusing upon finding the conic sections for the two questions.

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders shift the absolute value function horizontally and vertically, stretch and shrink, and reflect parent function. The two page worksheet contains three problems. Answers are not provided. 

Use this activity on cross-sections of three-dimensional shapes in your math class to work on algebra or geometry Common Core standards. The lesson includes a list of relevent terminology, and a step-by-step process to illustrate the...

Having a good working knowledge of math vocabulary is so important for learners as they progress through different levels of mathematical learning. Here is 125 pages worth of wonderfully constructed vocabulary and concept review cards....

The sky's the limit of what you create when combining functions! The module begins with a review of transformations of parent functions and then moves to combining different function types using addition, subtraction, and...