Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Matching Situations, Graphs and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
What do guitars, candles, and helicopters have in common? They're all in this resource. Learners complete an assessment task to determine the amount of profit made in a guitar class based on given information regarding variable...
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EngageNY

Vectors and the Equation of a Line

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Represent linear equations in both two and three dimensions using parametric equations. Learners write parametric equations for linear equations in both two and three variables. They graph and convert the parametric equations to...
Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

I Can Do This! Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Use tables, graphs, and substitution to solve systems of linear equations. An envelope of sample problems is passed around the classroom, and each learner has the opportunity to solve the system in the envelope. This is a great way to...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Buying a Car

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Teenagers love to think about driving and buying their first car. The intent of this resource is to create an equation for the list price of a car and add the appropriate state tax. Once your teens understand the calculation, ask them to...
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EngageNY

Systems of Equations Leading to Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 8th Standards
Find Pythagorean Triples like the ancient Babylonians. The resource presents the concept of Pythagorean Triples. It provides the system of equations the Babylonians used to calculate Pythagorean Triples more than 4,000 years ago. Pupils...
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Illustrative Mathematics

The Sign of Solutions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Positive or negative, zero or no solution, are all possibilities for the solution of a linear equation. Here the resource gives examples of linear equations in one variable and their type of solutions. The resource comes with commentary...
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Curated OER

Quinoa Pasta 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners discover that a system of linear equations models this mixture of quinoa and corn in a collaborative task. Your learners receive all the relevant information in this second of three variants of tasks that ask them to find...
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EngageNY

Solving General Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Examine the usefulness of matrices when solving linear systems of higher dimensions. The lesson asks learners to write and solve systems of linear equations in four and five variables. Using matrices, pupils solve the systems and apply...
Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Find the Missing Number

For Students 1st Standards
First graders are asked to find the missing numbers in subtraction and addition equations. Each missing number is represented with a box and appears as an addend, subtrahend, sum, or difference.
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Corbett Maths

Density

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
A short video introduces the triangle that illustrates how to find any value given the other two in the density formula. Class members use the triangle to work several problems to find the mass, volume, or density of an object.
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Virginia Department of Education

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Practice solving linear equations by graphing. Scholars learn to solve multi-step linear equations in one variable by graphing both sides of the equation separately. They use graphing calculators to find the intersection of the graphs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Basic Equations 2

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this basic equation worksheet, students solve equations containing one variable. Students show their algebra steps as they solve division, multiplication, addition and subtraction problems containing positive and negative integers,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this linear equation worksheet, students solve basic linear equations containing positive and negative integers. Students show their algebra steps, as they solve for "x." The majority of the ten equations contain two terms, and a few...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Equations

For Students 7th - 12th
In this algebraic equations learning exercise, 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...
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Curated OER

Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations containing variables on both side of the equal sign. In this algebra lesson, students combine like terms using opposite signs to get them on one side of the equal sign. They model the equations using bar models...
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Curated OER

Basic Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve basic equations. In this algebra lesson plan, 9th graders solve linear equation using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve two step equations isolating the variable and putting the equation...
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 8 Module 4

For Students 8th Standards
Determine what the class knows about linear equations. The three-question mid-module assessment is segment 15 in a 33-part series. The assessment includes writing and solving one-variable linear equations and graphing proportional...
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Curated OER

Balanced Equations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Help your math class understand variables. This activity is for a visual learner. They will use weights and a balance scale to show how the sides of an equation are equal. Worksheet is included.
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EngageNY

Graphs Can Solve Equations Too

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
There are many equations Algebra I students are not ready to solve. Graphing to solve gives them a strategy to use when they are unsure of an algebraic approach to solve the problem. The lesson exposes learners to a wide variety of...
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Curated OER

Solving Applications Using Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this solving applications worksheet, students translate word problems to number sentences. They solve the created quadratic equation. This three-page worksheet contains 12 problems.
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 8th Grade Math – Target D

For Teachers 8th Standards
Can learners determine solutions associated with lines? A slide presentation contains sample items for the Smarter Balanced 8th grade math Target D covering solving linear equations and systems of linear equations. Items illustrate the...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

GSE Foundations of Algebra: Equations and Inequalities

For Students 7th - 9th
Need lessons on writing and solving one- and two-step linear equations and inequalities, as well as systems of equations? This comprehensive 106-page module from the Georgia Department of Education contains many different lessons for a...
PPT
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
How do you solve linear equations? Learn how to solve simple linear equations by applying properties of equality in this instructional slideshow. The materials include step-by-step instructions and key concepts to support understanding.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 16 different types of problems. First, they simplify using the inverse of addition or subtraction. Then, students simplify further by using the inverse of multiplication or...