Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Distributive Property, Multiply by an Integer
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students multiply across single parenthesis using a constant.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding Like Terms
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding like terms, including terms with signs and terms within parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
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: Exponents of Polynomials Worksheet
Twenty practice problems are presented where polynomials (mostly binomials) in parenthesis are raised to number exponents. Each of the questions has a step-by-step solution for the student to see after completing the work on their own....
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Rationalizing the Denominator
Learn to simplify radical expressions by removing radicals from denominators. The demonstration includes both single radicals and binomials that require the use of a conjugate.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Distributive Property
Students investigate how to simplify using the distributive property. The resource consists of lessons with examples, an expression simplifying calculator, and a worksheet to check for comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to simplify expressions involving the addition and subtraction of radicals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Terms Raised to an Exponent
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify expressions that involve exponential terms being raised to a higher power.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method
The distributive property is demonstrated using the FOIL method. (FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last.) Several examples are given and students can practice using the online worksheet.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Positive Integer Exponents
The Product of a Power and Power to a Power laws of exponents are introduced. Examples are included to demonstrate how to simply expressions with these laws.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplification of Radical Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers adding, subtracting, and multiplying square roots.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Video Game Scores
Standard 5.OA.2 asks young scholars to "Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them." This task asks students to exercise both of these complementary skills,...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Getting Rid of Parentheses
Resource explains how to simplify several types of expressions that contain expressions using the properties of addition and multiplication and applying the properties with the order of operations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Properties Involving Quotients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to apply basic properties of exponents in quotients.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Subtracting Real Numbers
A good refresher on how to perform subtraction with real numbers. Covers subtracting numbers with the same and different signs and simplifying expressions that have subtraction. View sample problems and complete practice exercises.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Multiplying Polynomials
A tutorial that shows you how to multiply polynomials and how to use the FOIL method when multiplying binomials.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Distribute and Simplify
[Free Registration/Login Required] This one is a beginner flipchart on Distribution and Simplification.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Combining Like Terms
[Free Registration/Login Required] By the end of this lesson, students will identify like terms. This will help students understand how to simplify polynomial expressions through the use of a graphic organizer.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Order of Operations
[Free Registration/Login Required] By the end of the lesson, students will apply the order of operations to help simplify complex expressions and demonstrate knowledge by completing a pair share.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Order of Operations
[Free Registration/Login Required] By the end of the lesson, students will apply the order of operations (PEMDAS) to help simplify complex expressions. Students will work together as a whole class and then demonstrate their knowledge...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplication and Division of Radicals
Learn the steps necessary for multiplying and dividing radicals. The examples are easy to follow.
Other
Maisonet Math: Simply Using the Distributive Property
Practice rewriting expressions using the distributive property. The examples on this quiz are basic examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 2.7 Simple Radical Models
This section explores both expressions and equations with radical signs that can be modeled using real-world situations, and provides opportunities to simplify and/or solve problems that require eliminating radicals.