Algebraic Thinking Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Patterns, Functions, and Algebraic Reasoning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

Students learn to use the calculator to generate recursive patterns. They explore the connection from patterns to functions and algebraic reasoning. Students examine the idea of a variable for an unknown quantity and express mathematical...

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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Operations and Algebraic Thinking With Music [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd Standards

Counting the number of beats in a common folk song, the students will use composition and classroom instruments to discover different combinations for accompaniment.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Patterns and Expressions

For Students 6th - 9th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to translate phrases into algebraic expressions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...

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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

This tutorial for students new to algebra provides explanations, definitions, examples, and practice problems. The practice tests cover topics such as real numbers, fractions, equations, graphing, and exponents.

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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Algebra: Creating Equations From Word Problems

For Students 5th - 8th Standards

A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short quiz on strategies for solving a word problem in an organized way using algebraic thinking.

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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

Students are assessed on their math skills (knowledge of ratios, percentages, volume, and measurement conversions), as well as their ability to write equations, read tables, and analyze information. This quiz was designed to help...

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Common Core Sheets

Common Core Sheets: Operations and Algebraic Thinking 5.oa.2 Worksheets

For Teachers 5th Standards

Teachers can assess students' knowledge of numerical expressions with these printable worksheets. You can even create your own learning exercise or flashcards.

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Common Core Sheets

Common Core Sheets: Operations and Algebraic Thinking 5.oa.3 Worksheets

For Teachers 5th

Teachers can assess students' knowledge of analyzing patterns and relationships with these printable worksheets. You can even create your own worksheet or flashcards.

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Common Core Sheets

Common Core Sheets: Operations and Algebraic Thinking 5.oa.1 Worksheets

For Teachers 5th Standards

Teachers can assess students' knowledge of writing and interpreting numerical expressions with these printable worksheets. You can even create your own instructional activity or flashcards.

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PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson: Mix It Up [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

A lesson based on the story, "Oliver's Fruit Salad," where students explore the concept of proportional reasoning through modeling, student sharing, and questioning. A great introductory lesson for this concept that is sure to engage...

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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

A comprehensive lesson on algebraic thinking where young scholars create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this lesson includes technology connections, items for discussion, and extension activities.

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Link to Learning: Patterning and Algebra

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards

Link to Learning is a site popular among Ontario teachers. This collection of sites addresses aome of the Patterning and Algebra expectations in the Ontario Math curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 8.

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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Odd Squad: Which Agent Are You?

For Students K - 1st

This quiz from Odd Squad will teach your child algebraic thinking by using their deductive reasoning skills. Children can take the Odd Squad Quiz and find out if they are more like Agent Olive or Agent Otto? Or maybe they're like Ms. O....

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Models

For Students 6th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve word problems with a plan.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Words That Describe Patterns

For Students 8th - 9th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to describe patterns with sentences.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Problem Solving Plan, Mental Math

For Students 6th Standards

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve word problems using the mental math.

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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Reasoning Skills

For Students 9th - 10th

A tutorial on reasoning skills focusing on both inductive and deductive reasoning. Has several examples and exercises with answers and discussion.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Equations That Describe Patterns

For Students 7th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize and find numerical patterns by finding a rule

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Simplification of Radical Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers adding, subtracting, and multiplying square roots.

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Gone Fishing (Pdf)

For Students 1st - 3rd

Use your algebraic reasoning to solve this math challenge that explores the relationship between quantities and weights. Try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Also, discover how mastering this skill...

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