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More for my Money

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems involving ratio and proportion. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the currencies found in different countries. They create formulas to convert between the different currencies and use ratio and proportion...
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Radical Equations

For Students 9th
In this radical equations activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various types of radical equations. They solve each of the problems listed that have radical equations in them.
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Placing Parentheses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners decide where and when to use parentheses. In this algebra lesson, students use parentheses to clarify a math problems and solve correctly. They use order of operation as they solve problems with integers and variable.
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Functions As Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, pupils 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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Order of Operations

For Students 9th
In this order of operations activity, 9th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include using the order of operations. First, they use the order of operations to help them simplify each expression. Then, students...
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Measuring Length: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the segment addition postulate.  In this geometry instructional activity, 9th graders explore the difference between equal and congruent in relation to segment length.  The instructional activity...
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Compound Events: Independent and Dependent

For Students 9th - 12th
In this probability worksheet, students analyze word problems to determine for part one the independent events and for part two the dependent events. There are 6 questions.
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Multiple Intelligences Holistic Plan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders apply basic algebra concepts to equations using cognitive, affective, and kinesthetic components. They create their own word problem, perform the story problem using a dramatic presentation, and present the problem to the...
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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers solve word problems using a spreadsheet, strategies, and algebraic variables. They disuss the given problem, which can be printed, write the unknowns, and employ the strategies into a spreadsheet. Students then use...
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Class Conscience

For Students 10th
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders rewrite algebraic expression using algebra. They follow specific steps to solve this word problem. There is an answer key.
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Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students work in a cooperative group of three to solve algebraic equations with roles assigned for manipulator, recorder, and checker. They utilize hands-on learning materials imbedded in the lesson plan.
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Election Day Cryptarithm

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using clues, into algebraic equations. They break the code deciding between political candidates John or Barack. There is an answer key to this problem.
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Perfect Squares

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the problems that have the form of perfect squares. These are essential to finding the roots.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Concepts, Patterns, Formulas, Substitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra lesson, young scholars define algebraic terms and rewrite them using math symbols. There are 10 problems drawing correlations to geometry as well as algebra.
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Quadratics and the Discriminant

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the discriminant of a quadratic equation identifying the number of real solution for each equation. They complete the square and use the quadratic function to solve equations. There are 12...