Activity
5280 Math

Stories That Formulas Tell

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Learn the stories a formula holds. An interesting lesson takes a unique approach to teach how to use formulas. Beginning with a formula, learners predict what the variables stand for and then use the formula to make calculations and tell...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are shown a variety of algebraic equations. In groups, they use tiles to represent each expression in the equations. To end the lesson, they solve story problems with one and two unknown variables. Individuals share their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Variables and Expressions

For Students 9th
In this variables and expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 26 different problems that include various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each given algebraic expression. Then, students write an...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students simplify the expressions. They create new expressions converting words into variables. They also practice using the order of operations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions With Multiplication and Division

For Students 4th
In this expressions worksheet, 4th graders evaluate 12 expressions for n = 7 and find the total number of hats when x = 12. Students write their answers on the lines provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations in One Variable

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this solving equations in one variable worksheet, students solve 38 simple and complex equations. Students then write and solve equations for 6 word problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simplifying Expressions (Multiplication and Division)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders simplify algebraic expressions using multiplication and division to combine like items and solve for the variable. They work with inverse operations to solve equations with guided practice. Students complete various...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Homework: Writing Two-Step Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this writing two-step equations worksheet, students translate word sentences into algebraic problems. Afterward, they use algebra to solve two-step equations containing one variable. This one-page worksheet contains two examples and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quiz: Writing Sentences as Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this writing sentences worksheet, students read statements and translate them into an algebraic expression. Afterward, they solve for the unknown. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations with the Variable on Both Sides

For Students 9th
In this solving equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 21 different problems that include solving various equations that contain a variable on both sides of the equal sign. Then, students write an equations and solve it,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Distributive Property

For Teachers 6th - 8th
MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Students perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real Life Situations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils investigate different equations and think critically how they could represent a real-life situation. They should write a word problem to coincide with the given equations. The lesson requires students to use critical thinking skills.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplification

For Students 8th - 9th
In this simplification worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different algebraic expressions. They simplify each expression given in all three parts of the sheet by combining like terms. Then, students write each answer in the lowest...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Unit 9 Review

For Students 8th - 10th
Middle and high schoolers solve and complete 15 various types of problems that include evaluating expressions and graphing. First, they use the substitution method to solve pairs of equations for a variable. Then, students write out a...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Growing Coffee

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Ask your algebra learners to write an equation that has unit constraints. This commentary talks about the constraints, but does not show them in the equation. It is important that your mathematicians understand that the units apply to...
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
The concept of absolute value can be difficult for learners to grasp. Reinforce their understanding of a basic absolute value expression and connect it to solving equations and inequalities. Scholars write two equations/inequalities to...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Linear Systems with Addition and Subtraction: XYZ Tiles

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Cover it up to reveal the values of variables. Using arrangements of colored tiles representing algebraic expressions, pupils layer them over each other to determine the values of variables. The procedure models the elimination method in...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Poly II

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Create polynomials with specific values. The task consists of writing three polynomial functions that evaluate to specific values for any given number. Scholars first find a polynomial that evaluates to one for a given value, then a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Expressions Containing Several Radical Terms

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, learners add 5 expressions with radical signs. In 6 problems, students multiply with radicals over parenthesis. The final 4 problems require learners to rationalize the denominator and divide.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying Radical Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students multiply 4 radical expressions. They simplify 6 expressions by factoring out perfect squares. Students combine multiplication and simplification on three problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Language of Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare the language of algebra to a foreign language. They play the game "Pictionary" to emphasize that pictures can represent words. After writing definitions and discussing the meaning of variable expressions, students, in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this multi-step equations worksheet, students solve and complete 24 various problems that include solving by using multiple steps. First, they solve each equation, trying to get the variable alone on one side of the equals sign. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Translate Equations

For Students 7th
In this translating equations worksheet, 7th graders solve 18 different problems related to translations. First, they use variables and the appropriate operations to write an expression or equation for each. Then, students evaluate each...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 7th
Future mathematicians learn about arithmetic and geometric sequences, as well as common ratios and differences as they complete a worksheet matching sequences with the algebraic expressions that represent them.