Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Systems by Elimination

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students review solving absolute value equations. They watch as the teacher demonstrates solving a system of linear equations by addition. Students practice working problems by multiplying to obtain opposite cooefficients, and then...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Line Relay

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate the placements of numbers on a number line. In this algebra lesson, students visualise addition and subtraction on a number line.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Human Number Line

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders act out a number line using integers -10 to 10 on large cards. They practice addition and subtraction of these integers to gain explain the relative size of numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate linear equations through models. In this algebra lesson plan, students investigate solving one and two step equations. Review solving a basic equation before starting this assignment.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Additive Inverses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils investigate properties of additive inverses.  In this properties of additive inverses lesson, students discuss the what it means for two numbers to be opposites.  Pupils discuss representing opposite numbers using a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Millennium Bridge

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read and plot coordinates in all four quadrants and state where a shape will be after translation. They explore the concept of translation using a a four quadrant grid of the of River Tyne running through all 4 quads. In...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cuisenaire Four-Pan Algebra Balance: Limitations and Suggestions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students illustrate the concept of balancing equations using a Four-Pan Algebra Balance. In this balancing lesson, students visualize why it is necessary to add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equation when solving...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders classify polynomials by degree, write in standard form, and describe the behavior of the graph. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples along with thirteen practice...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dr. Al Gebra

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young math whizzes role play a doctor operating on a patient without diagnosing the patient's condition. They relate this medical malpractice to performing a mathematical operation before evaluating conditions or deciding what the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

60-30-10

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use ratios and proportions to represent quantitative relationships as they investigate the concept of how percentages are used by designers. Students decorate the same room using three different percentages of colors.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Hurricane Paths: Comparing Places with Different Prevailing Winds

For Students 4th - 12th
In this wind worksheet students study a wind rose and graphs for Boston and answer several short answers on prevailing winds. 
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Virginia Department of Education

Properties of Real Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Learners use paper cups and colored chips to observe properties of operations with real numbers. As a class, students brainstorm and use manipulatives to demonstrate associative, commutative, distributive identity and inverse properties....
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Curated OER

Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students practice multiplying decimals and/or mixed numbers, explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers, and practice predicting the effects of multiplying a number by a decimal or mixed number.
Worksheet
Curated OER

SAT problem solving practice test

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra and geometry worksheet, students review concepts dealing with angles, lines and basic word problems. They practice answering questions similar to the ones on the SAT.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Eating on a Budget

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are "given" $25.00 to spend at a restaurant. Using the Internet, they must "order" a complete 4 course meal while staying within their budget.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction using Manipulatives

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a question and answer session to begin their understanding. Students complete a practice assignment using color counters. Students' assessment is composed of using color counters to complete an independent...
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ordering Negative Number Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice solving challenging negative number addition and subtraction problems. Number line models, variables, and absolute value come together to push your knowledge of negative numbers even deeper (maybe even below zero!). Students...
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Negative Number Addition and Subtraction: Word Problems

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice solving word problems with negative numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Interpret Negative Number Addition and Subtraction Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice working through addition and subtraction problems using the number line. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Substitution With Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice plugging in values to evaluate negative number addition and subtraction expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Interpreting Negative Number Statements

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice matching addition and subtraction equations to real-world scenarios. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Subtracting Integers

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of subtracting integers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Integers

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-five problems presented on integer topics: integer operations, integer place value, evaluate expressions and equations with integers. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each...