Communication is the key. A presentation provides 25 sample items for Claim 3, Communicating Reasoning, for the Smarter Balanced High School Math assessment. Items require pupils to answer the question and provide logical reasoning to...

In this lines of slope worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 40 various types of problems. First, they find the equation of the lines described and write in slope-intercept form. Then, students graph each equation. They also find the...

In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite word problems dealing with systems of equations into algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. There are two word problems on this worksheet.

In this integrated algebra worksheet, learners answer 39 questions in preparation for the Regents High School Examination. Students solve problems about various topics in algebra and algebra II, including quadratics, systems of...

In this linear equation activity, students solve five systems of linear equations using the substitution method.  Three examples with steps to solve are provided.

Young scholars solve word problems using systems of equation. For this algebra lesson, students use computer and graphing to graph and analyze their solution. They solve system involving inequalities.

In this simultaneous equation worksheet, students use the process of elimination and matrices. This one-page worksheet contains six problems.

In this Cramer's rule worksheet, students solve 4 problems in which they find the determinant. They then solve 8 more problems in which they use Cramer's Rule to solve each system of equations.

In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the systems of equation as quadratics or linear. They graph their solutions. There are 4 questions with an answer key.

In this math worksheet, students solve seven problems using the formula for speed, distance, and time. Students use a table to elicit the system of equations, and solve them using either combining techniques or substitution.

High schoolers solve a system of two unknowns.  In the Algebra lesson, students use a on line computer applet/program to solve a system by the elimination method.  The student's work is self checking, giving immediate...

In this algebraic solutions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different sets of simultaneous equations. First, they solve one of the equations such that one variable is defined in terms of the other. Then, students take the new definition...

In this algebra worksheet, high schoolers analyze word problems, define variables, set up a system of linear equations, and solve the system.  There are 7 questions.

Think critically — and linearly by applying linear equations to solve real-world problems. Young mathematicians write equations to model the profit on popcorn and cotton candy at a carnival and solve problems using these equations.

In this linear systems instructional activity, students solve and complete 10 different problems that include writing each as a linear equation. First, they write the systems of linear equations represented by each matrix equation. Then,...

Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students collect and plot data on a coordinate plane. They use the CBL and TI calculator to graph systems of equation.

In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve 5 different word problems that include writing an equations and solving it by applying a system of equations. First, they write an equation that when solved will give the required...

In this problem solving word problems, students determine how much a person makes per hour.  The solution is provided.  Students can solve this problem in several ways.

Students create a spreadsheet to analyze functions. In this algebra lesson, students use spreadsheets to find the intersection of systems of equations. They identify the dependent and independent function as it relates to a line.

Have you ever wanted to download a great lesson, but you weren't sure if you had enough time? Scholars learn to create a function for this situation to determine when a file will finish downloading. They also learn the difference between...

Students graph and solve linear system of equations. In this algebra activity, students use algebraic and graphing methods to solve their systems. They find the point of intersection for their solution and draw inference from their...

In this polynomial word problem activity, students read story problems, write a system of equations, and solve using substitution. This one-page activity contains ten problems.

Apply systems of inequalities to a real-world problem. Here, scholars learn to graph solutions to systems of linear inequalities. To finish the lesson, they solve a problem involving burgers and cheeseburgers using a system of inequalities.

0/0 doesn't equal 0! Begin this lesson by allowing the class to explore the concept of dividing by zero. The introduction allows for discovery and provides meaningful examples of dividing by zero. This understanding leads to solving...