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Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations using Visuals

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
In this algebra worksheet, students write equations from a given diagram. They relate these problems with functions having to do with inputs and outputs. There are 10 diagrams to be deciphered.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations with Solve It

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Pupils solve equations using a TI in this algebra lesson. They will practice solving equations and systems of equations on a TI. The TI-Navigator is required for this assignment.
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Worksheet
Helping with Math

Writing Simple Equations

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this simple equations worksheet, students examine diagrams and write equations to support the information in the diagram. This one-page worksheet contains 10 problems. This worksheet may be completed on-line or produced in printed...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This all-encompassing lesson plan immerses your math class in the world of algebraic expressions. Written details are provided to guide you in guiding them to identify the parts of an expression and simplify them. Sample problems are...
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Lesson Plan
Teacher Created Materials

Working With Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
First, middle school mathematicians read phrases and translate them into a variable expression. Then, they make statements that explain expressions. On a second page, they combine variables to simplify expressions, and then they evaluate...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Children, based on a set of criteria, evaluate the quality of pecans. They research recorded history of pecan trees as well as how their seeds moved across western Missouri into southeastern Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Mexico. In...
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Lesson Plan
Teacher Created Resources

Working with Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Learners understand that algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses symbols or letters to represent unknown numbers in problems. They also understand the definition for an algebraic expression. Make sure to click on the Download the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Circles in the Landscape: Irrigating Oklahoma Crops

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How do you grow crops in a area with insufficient rainfall? Why you irrigate, of course. Class members investigate irrigation systems by designing a system of their own. After examining irrigation related concepts, vocabulary terms, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Surveying: 19 Chains and 50 Links

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Through an interdisciplinary activity, emerging engineers explore the history of surveying systems. After discussing various systems, they perform surveys on printable pages. Using their geometric skills, they physically stake out plots...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Writing Algebraic Expressions and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of writing algebraic expressions and equations. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System: Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson provides students with opportunities to practice writing equivalent equations and expressions for finding perimeter and patterns on a calendar. It also gives extension and remediation ideas as well as related instructional...
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Handout
Cuemath

Cuemath: Variable Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about variable expressions with definitions, types of variable expressions, solved examples, and practice questions.
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Unit Plan
Math.com

Math.com: The Language of Algebra: Order of Operations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The algebra resource investigates the order of operations. Definitions, detailed examples, and practice problems are included.
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Unit Plan
Math.com

Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Evaluating Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn how to evaluate algebraic expressions in this mathematics resource. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the math concepts are included.
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Unit Plan
Math.com

Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Simplifying

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn how to simplify algebraic expressions. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the algebra concepts are included.
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Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Variable Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial that covers evaluating and simplifying different types of expressions. Find definitions and examples of exponential notation, order of operations, variables, and algebraic expressions, and complete practice exercises through...
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Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Subtracting Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good refresher on how to perform subtraction with real numbers. Covers subtracting numbers with the same and different signs and simplifying expressions that have subtraction. View sample problems and complete practice exercises.
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Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Evaluating Cubes

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This site investigates cube numbers. Games and exercises are provided to practice the skill.
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Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Evaluating Exponents of Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This site explains how to evaluate exponents of positive and negative numbers. The site provides games and exercises to practice the skill.
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Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Evaluating Exponents of Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The mathematics resource examines how to evaluate exponents of negative numbers. Practice exercises are included.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Algebra: Order of Operations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students match the math expressions with its simplification using the order of operations. Players draw a line between matching items in each column.
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Activity
J Coffman

Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial investigates algebraic expressions through definitions, properties, and examples. Topics include order of operations, evaluating expressions, and simplifying expressions. Students can check their understanding of the concept...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Using Operations and Parentheses

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is to give students a chance to work creatively with three of the four fundamental arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, and multiplication). It is well suited for helping students develop fluency with...