Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reliable Problem Solving Techniques

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice the Request-Response-Result problem solving technique. They explore how and when it should be used.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Patterns

For Students 6th
In this problem solving patterns worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 2 various types of problems. First, they identify what the 4n represents in each block pattern illustrated. Then, students determine the number of arrows added to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Equations

For Students 7th - 12th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve 8 equations. Students then answer 2 word problems and simplify 2 expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property. Students also write equations from a diagram.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Using Algebraic Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners are presented with how four numbers are related and then asked to solve for these four numbers.  The solution, using algebraic equations, is provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra

For Students 6th
In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders solve for the variable in the division problems. Students complete 54 problems on this instructional activity.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Steps and Strategies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of problem solving strategies. In this problem solving strategies lesson, students discuss methods for solving problems such as re-reading a problem, stating the facts, drawing a picture and so on. Students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Inverse Operations to Solve Equations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover how to use inverse operations to solve equations. In this inverse operations lesson, 5th graders explore visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solve for the Variable

For Students 5th - 6th
For this algebra worksheet, learners complete a total of  54 problems, solving for given variables. A website reference is given for additional resources.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solve For Variables

For Students 4th - 6th
In this algebra worksheet, students complete 72 problems, solving for given variables. A website reference is given for additional activities. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving for Variables

For Students 5th - 6th
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve for variable in a set of 54 problems.  A website reference is included for additional resources.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th
In this algebraic fractions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include adding and subtracting various algebraic fractions. First, they determine the common denominator in each pair of fractions. Then, students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Challenge

For Students 4th - 5th
In this equation worksheet, learners solve a total of 20 problems that use one variable. Worksheet is part of a resource directory with multiple activity links.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Challenge #2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this equation worksheet, students solve a total of 20 problems using one variable. Worksheet includes link to a resource directory with multiple activities.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Bingo - Solving Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this solving equations worksheet, students simplify equations containing fractions and variables on both sides and then solve for the unknown. This two-page worksheet contains 25 multi-step problems.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

The Exercise Fields

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Practice 2

For Students 6th - 7th
In this algebra practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 questions that require them to find the values of the letters in each of the equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra II Chapter 11 Test

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Algebra II instructional activity, students assess their knowledge of rational algebraic expressions. The three page instructional activity contains a combination of twenty-three multiple choice, short answer, and word...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Getting Ready Module

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...
Worksheet
Kuta Software

Imaginary Numbers

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a worksheet that takes all aspects of quadratic functions and incorporates imaginary numbers into the problems. The problems range from simplifying to graphing and solving by using a variety of methods with imaginary and complex...
Assessment
1
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Inside Mathematics

Two Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Many problems in life have more than one possible solution, and the same is true for advanced mathematics. Scholars solve seven problems that all have at least two solutions. Then three higher-level thinking questions challenge them to...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 6: Systems of Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
It's time to show off what they learned! The final lesson in the series is a review worksheet on the topics learned throughout the unit. Scholars solve systems of equations using graphic and algebraic methods, solve system-based word...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Section 2.5 - Problem Solving (Part B)

For Students 7th - 12th
Trying to figure out the perimeter of a geometric figure? Here are a few word problems to set up algebraic equations to solve for perimeter. There are also some word problems to set up algebraic equations to solve for angles in a...
Activity
5280 Math

Capture the Points

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Play a game of capture the points. Young scholars receive a number line with specific points graphed and must write an inequality that captures all the points. The second task of the algebra project is to write an inequality with...
Unit Plan
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 3: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
An informative module highlights eight polynomial concepts. Learners work with polynomial functions, expressions, and equations through graphing, simplifying, and solving.