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Pocket Change

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore algebraic relationships using the coins in their "pocket." Interactive games that demonstrate the use of estimation in algebraic problem solving help them build a framework for understanding word problems in a way that...
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Rows of Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students generate patterns from a structured situation, find a rule for the general term, and express it in words and symbols. They also devise and use problem solving strategies in a systematic way.
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TAAS Attack Daily Upkeep #7

For Teachers 5th
In this word problem worksheet, 5th graders review various mathematical terms by selecting the correct letter that answers each question completely. There are a total of 13 math problems to solve which vary between word problems,...
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Order of Operations

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve 5 different algebraic equations by applying the order of operations method. They multiply, divide, add, subtract, square, and cube numbers as stated for each of the five equations.
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Using the Distributive Laws and Factoring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems for the algebraic expressions using the skills of factoring and applying the distributive law.
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Combining Like Terms

For Students 9th
In this combining like terms activity, 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...
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Closure Property

For Students 8th - 9th
In this closure property worksheet, students solve 10 different problems using the closure property. First, they determine whether the numbers and the answer are real numbers. Then, students determine if the given sets are either closed...
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Commutative Property

For Students 8th - 9th
In this commutative property instructional activity, students solve and complete 10 different problems by applying the commutative property to each. They rewrite each equation using the commutative property. Then, students write the...
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The New Texas Two-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.
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Exponents and Their Properties - Multiplying and Dividing Monomials

For Students 9th - 12th
In this multiplying and dividing monomials worksheet, students solve 105 short answer problems. Students multiply and divide monomials. Students simplify their answers using exponent rules such as product to a power or quotient to a power.
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Exponents

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve problems involving exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders apply their knowledge of exponential properties to add, multiply, divide and subtract exponential functions. They perform these operations...
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Finding and Estimating Square Roots

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve the square root through estimation and through the calculator. They graph their solutions on a number line. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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The Golden Ratio

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students verify proportions, solve for the unknown and use real life scenario to model proportion.
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Equations using Visuals

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
In this algebra worksheet, students write equations from a given diagram. They relate these problems with functions having to do with inputs and outputs. There are 10 diagrams to be deciphered.
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Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using distribution. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor equations using the distributive property. They graph their solution on a graph.
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River Optimization Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. In this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology, and/or...
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Sine Cosine Game

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, learners are given a word problem they must solve by rewriting the words in to algebraic symbols. They investigate Sine and Cosine using word problems. There are 18 questions with an answer key.
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Exploring Real Numbers

For Students 11th
For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders classify numbers as rational, irrational, integral and whole. They solve the equations and graph i ton a number line. There are 26 questions with an answer key.
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Laws of Exponents

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students use the laws of exponents to solve problems involving zero and negative exponents.  The one page learning exercise contains six multiple choice questions.  Answers are...
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Multiplication Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this algebra worksheet, students solve one step equations using multiplication. They are reminded of an equation needing the same thing done to both sides. There are 12 linear problems.
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The Change of Base Formula: Logarithms

For Students 9th - 12th
For this logarithms worksheet, learners solve 25 short answer problems.  Students use the change of base formula to solve each logarithmic expression in the calculator.
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Pictures, Graphs and Diagrams

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra instructional activity, students define vocabulary related to circles, and other conics. They graph hyperbolas and eclipse. There are 20 questions.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials and other quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students solve trinomials containing negative and positive coefficients. They factor quadratics of difference squares as well as regular polynomials.
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Math Regents Exam Questions: Surface Area and Volumes

For Students 9th - 12th
In this surface area and volume activity, high schoolers solve 4 short answer and multiple choice problems.  Students find the volume and surface area of cylinders and prisms.