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Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function
Students examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
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How Old Did You Say?
Second graders explore and develop algebraic formulas based on their own ages as the known variable. This is a clever, and simple, way to introduce the concept of algebra to young students.
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Functions Made Easy
Students explore concept of functions as relationships, as machines, as equations, and as graphs.
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Solve Simple One-Step Linear Equation
Sixth graders solve one unknown number by using hands-on manipulatives after being introduced to the history of abstract mathematics through literature.
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The Nuts and Bolts of a Mathematical Expression
Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.
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To Be Linear or Not to be Linear, That is the Question
Pupils use their knowledge and understanding of equations of lines to explore independent and dependent variables. They determine how to isolate a variable and how to predict data points not represented in data.
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Simplifying Equations of the Form ax+b=cx+d
Pupils solve equations of the form ax+b=cx+d and visualize the concept of "balancing" an equation.
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Decomposition vs. Synthesis Reaction
Students define the term chemical reaction, identify the reactants and products in a chemical reaction, distinguish between decomposition and synthesis reactions and construct reactions using food items.
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Exploring Linear Equations
Third graders use graphing calculators to graph equations. They make visual models of algebraic expressions and they can readily see that an equation represents something.
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Multiplication Boxes
In this multiplication worksheet, students fill in the blank boxes with an equations. This is a graphic organizer with one equation taking up a whole page.
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Linear Equations
In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders match vocabulary words relating to linear equations to their definition in a drag and drop game format. The one page interactive instructional activity contains seven matching...
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Investigation-Operations
Sixth graders explore equations. In this math lesson, 6th graders discuss the rules for solving equations. Students apply the rules and solve various equations.
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Fractions of a Sheet Cake
For this math worksheet, students write equations for fractions of a sheet cake. Students write fractions for pictures that are shown and also create their own fractions of a sheet cake.
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Algebra Age Problems
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders are presented with age word problems which are solved by writing an equation in one variable. The one page worksheet contains 2 worked examples and sixteen practice problems. Answers are not...
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Absolute Value Word Problems: Practice A
Ninth graders investigate absolute value equations and inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities. Students translate verbal expressions into absolute value inequalities.
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Graphing from Slope-Intercept Form: Practice A
Ninth graders investigate the slope-intercept form of a line. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders graph linear equations by using the slope and y-intercept.
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Percent Equation 1
For this percent equations worksheet, 7th graders translate word problems to number equations and then solve them. They write proportions to solve percent equations. This two-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers are provided on...
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One Step Equations
In this solving equations learning exercise, students solve 11 one step equations. Students subtract a constant to isolate the variable.
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Linear Equations a/x = c (D)
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 20 one step linear equations. Students solve each linear equation by multiplying to isolate the variable.
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Linear Equations
Ninth graders solve linear equations. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders investigate the properties of equations (Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive, Substitution, and Transformation Properties) and use these properties to solve linear...
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Finding our way
Tenth graders investigate the use of a GPS. In this math instructional activity, the students will use a GPS type system to determine positioning in two dimensions. They will complete questions out of a student workbook.
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Solving Equations with a Table
In this solving equations with a table instructional activity, 6th graders use the data in the table to solve seven problems, completing the table as they work.
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Using Expressions and Equations
Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This instructional activity uses the formulas for the...
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Straight Line Graphs
Young scholars discover certain equations produce straight lines. In this graphing lesson, students draw axis and problem solve to find coordinates to graph.