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Combining Like Terms
In this worksheet, algebra learners solve and complete 20 different equations that include combining like terms. First, they identify and define like terms and how they can be combined in solving an equation. Then, students combine like...
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Simplifying Expressions (1 of 2)
In this simplifying expressions instructional activity, pupils combine like terms and complete 18 different problems.
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Basic Polynomial Operations
In this basic polynomial operations worksheet, students identify polynomials by degree and number of terms, and perform operations of addition, subtraction, and multplication. There are also a few critical thinking questions included....
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Literature Terms Activity
Designed to be used with an independent reading book, this activity provides practice with identifying and explaining literary terms. While they read, individuals find instances of literary devices and elements in use in their books....
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Multiplying Polynomials
Students explore multiplying polynomials. They observe solving polynomials using the standard order of operations, FOIL, and the box method. Throughout the demonstration, students explore strategies of solving word problems such as...
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Like Terms
For this like terms worksheet, students solve and complete 10 problems and charts that include grouping various types of like terms. They identify each of the terms given and then group each one into the proper category on the chart shown.
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Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include like terms. First, they identify the like terms in each equation. Then, students add all like terms together, making sure...
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Simplify Expressions
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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Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete the table for combining like terms for each of 10 problems shown. First, they identify which terms are alike in each problem and rewrite them together. Then, students...
Institute for Humane Education
Where Are the People like Me?
Are some characteristics more desired than others?Scholars examine attributes of characters in books, models in catalogs, and articles in magazines. Discussion leads to identifying characteristics they see more often as well as...
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Nose Like a Cherry: Understanding Similes and Metaphors
Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas" models the power of descriptive language for middle schoolers. They identify the similes and metaphors in the tale and consider what these descriptions add to the story's emotional...
Anti-Defamation League
"What is it Like to be an Outsider?”: Building Empathy for the Experiences of Immigrants
This lesson highlights the struggles of immigrants and the importance of showing empathy. Beginning with a read-aloud of a book in another language and a poem, scholars take part in a thoughtful discussion. Then, the class examines a...
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Rock & Roll through Literary Terms: An Upbeat Lyrical Adventure
Students participate in a variety of activities surrounding Rock & Roll music, lyrics, drama and visual art and how they all help demonstrate examples of literary terms. They use Rock & Roll as an effective aid to stimulate their...
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Solving Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve six linear equations and check their work. Then they translate the next 4 problems into an equation and solve those too. Students first combine like terms when necessary and then solve...
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Identifying Terms, Factors, and Coefficients
What are terms, factors, and coefficients? This slideshow provides definitions and examples of various parts of algebraic expressions, and provides guided practice problems in writing and identifying parts of algebraic expressions for...
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Simplifying Expressions (2 of 2)
This simple online resource is perfect for those just starting to simplify expressions. They solve by simplifying 12 expressions.
National Security Agency
A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day activity comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
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Like Terms
Students examine various algebraic terms. They simulate the addition of like terms and adding and subtracting coefficients by acting out the variables.
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Conditional Statements and Converses
In this conditional statements and converses learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 10 various types of statements as instructed. First, they identify the hypothesis and conclusion of the conditional statement given. Then,...
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Short & Long-Term Goal Setting
Getting ready for the real word can start with understanding what you want to do when you grow up. Upper graders use the provided worksheets to consider what they'd most like to do as they leave school and enter the workforce. They...
Plainfield Public School District
Mood and Tone
"It was a dark and stormy night. Perfect for making Christmas cookies." Distinguishing between the mood of a piece and the tone can be tricky, but with the help of this presentation viewers quickly see and are able to identify the...
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Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Learners identify slang words that they would use in a conversation. They practice expressing their likes and dislikes in speech and written form. They complete worksheets and discuss them to end the lesson.
Illustrative Mathematics
The Geometry of Letters
Use the alphabet as a tool for teaching your class about geometric figures. Break apart capital letters into line segments and arcs. Classify angles as right, acute, or obtuse. Identify parallel and perpendicular lines. An excellent...
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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Define, simplify, add, and subtract polynomials. Identify the degrees of a polynomial. Determine if a polynomial is a monomial, a binomial, or a trinomial. Then look at simplifying a polynomial by combining the coefficient values of like...