Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.1: Planes and Wheat
This is an exercise in creating equations from a situation with many variables. By giving three different scenarios, learners will be reviewing their definitions of the variables to emphasize the importance of defining variables when...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplication and Division Phrases as Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write multiplication and division verbal phrases as single variable equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A sse.b.3.a and a sse.a.2: Cubic Identity
This task presents a challenging exercise in both algebraic manipulations and seeing structure in algebraic expressions. Aligns with A-SSE.B.3.a and A-SSE.A.2.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Algebra: Targeted Math Instruction
This Algebra lesson plan focuses on writing algebraic expressions to represent real-world problems, using the properties of numbers to simplify expressions, and evaluating equations by isolating the variable.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ee Miles to Kilometers
In this lesson, 7th graders write algebraic expressions and determine if they have the same answer.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Addition and Subtraction Phrases as Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write addition and subtraction verbal phrases as single variable equations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.4: Rewriting Equations
The goal of this task is to manipulate equations in order to solve for a specified variable. Aligns with HSA-CED.A.4.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words
Use this lesson to get a clear explanation of how to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Included is a table for common phrases and their mathematical symbols. Use the examples as guides for working on your own problems....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Modeling With One Step Equations
Practice writing basic equations to model real-world situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Student Achievement Partners
Illustrative Mathematics: Fishing Adventures [Pdf]
Students use a model to define variables, write expressions, create an inequality and then interpreting the results in this instructional activity.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations
The middle schoolers will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Vertex Form of a Quadratic Equation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to complete the square in order to write quadratic equations in vertex form.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Raising a Product or Quotient to a Power
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluate radical expressions and write them in simplest radical form.
Harvey Mudd College
Mudd Math Fun Facts: Pascal's Triangle
This tutorial defines and and demonstrates Pascal's triangle.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Target: An Equations Game
Using decks of cards and knowledge of number operations, students develop multi-step equations to reach a target number.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: A Beginning Look at Basic Algebra
Twelve lessons are provided as an introduction to basic algebra. Each covers the topic clearly, providing examples with explanations as well as practice problems and their solutions for the user. Topics highlighted here include: solving...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Heads and Feet
Solve this problem about hens and sheep and practice your algebraic thinking all at the same time. A solution is provided at this one page website.