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Absolute Value and GERMDAS practice

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students evaluate absolute value expressions. In this algebra lesson, students apply the order of operation as they solve expressions with absolute value bars. They analyze the two different answers resulting from an absolute value...
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Formulae

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate expressions by substitution. They replace variables with values and multiply, add or subtract to solve the problems. There are 19 questions with an answer key.
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The Distributive Property

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students use the distributive property to solve expressions. They distribute negatives and numbers to get the correct answer. There are 30 questions relating to distribution.
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Numbers in Nature

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify numbers in nature. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve problems using Fibonacci sequence as it is expressed in nature. They research the Fibonacci's pattern as it relates to numbers.
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Reciprocals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students factor rational expressions using their reciprocals. For this algebra lesson, students simplify rational equations by factoring the fraction vy its reciprocal. They use the distributive property and solve combining like terms.
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Quantities Comparisons

For Students 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students compare two quantities to see if they are equal or different. They solve the given expressions before identifying the same/difference answer. There are 24 questions.
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Identity and Equality Properties

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve five problems, identifying each property as it is used. They identify the used property in 9 problems.
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Love Algebra?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, while in the computer lab, access a web site to help them utilize manipulatives of cups and tiles to develop the skills necessary to understand multi-step equations. They assess the relationship between cups and tiles and...
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Algebra I: A Draining Swimming Pool

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze and develop symbolic representations to describe the amount of water left in a pool being pumped out after a given amount of time, with various pumping rates and initial quantities of water in the pool.
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Operations of Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the concept of manipulating polynomials. They go through the process of using algebra tiles in order to practice grouping of like terms and model the solving process.
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I Can Do This! Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students solve systems of 2-by-2 linear equations using tables, graphs and substitution. In small groups, classmates work together to discover strategies for solving equations. They use a calculator to graphically represent their answers.
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Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the lesson, they write out the step...
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Visualiziing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.
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Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders extend skills for representing and solving linear equations to linear inequalities. Lesson activities build understanding and skill by plotting ordered pairs of numbers that either satisfy or do not satisfy a given...
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Using and Transforming Formulas

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students apply the properties of transformation as they solve equations. They identify which equation is true and similar. There are 20 questions with an answer key.
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Arithmetic Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra lesson, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Quadratic Equations and Binomial Square Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students apply the binomial square theorem to solve quadratics. They complete the square and use the complex number system to solve for the roots.
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Patterns In Hexagon Tables

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders construct a rule about the number of sides found in a pattern of hexagons. In this mathematical problem solving lesson, 6th graders observe different hexagon patterns and create a rule about the relationship between the...
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Adding and Subtracting Integers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars add and subtract integers. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They apply the properties of numbers as they solve equations.
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Polynomials

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders classify and solve polynomials. They use algebra tiles to add or subtract polynomials. Students solve the area of specific rectangles using algebra tiles. Students identify coefficients and classify polynomials.
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Strong Arm Iteration

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve exponential functions and inequalities. For this algebra lesson, students find the roots of equations and use it to graph and evaluate exponential functions. They simplify exponents using the law of exponents.
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That's a Fine Line You're Walking!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students experiment with Hiker program to practice real world applications of linear functions and develop their understanding of expressions, relationships, and manipulations involved in writing and graphing linear equations in...
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Treasure to Ship

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore and solve an algebraic word problem. They listen to a poem about pirates, describe the word problem in their own words, and independently solve the problem using colored rods to represent the pirates and treasure...
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Radicals and Rational Exponents

For Students 9th
In this radicals and rational exponents worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 32 various types of problems. First, they write each expression in radical form. Then, students write each expression in exponential form. In addition,...