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Mixed Tables
Bring out the pegboards for this one! As you introduce multiplication, explain it as sets of objects using these visual practice problems. Learners look at eight pegboards with varying rows filled. For each, they fill in two sentences...
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Mixed Tables
How many pennies does each person get? There are four visual division problems for young mathematicians to solve, and they divide 12 pennies among a set of people for each. They draw the coins above each recipient and then write the...
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Dividing by 3
Use money to practice basic division concepts with young scholars. Each of the seven problems has a set of coins and three empty purses. They add up the coins for a total value and fill in a blank division number sentence to demonstrate...
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Crossing Out
By crossing out objects young mathematicians can begin comprehending subtraction concepts. They examine six sets, each including two types of shapes. Learners choose one shape to cross out, filling in the subtraction equation this way...
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Finding the Area
For each of these eight rectangles, scholars write out the multiplication sentence to find the area given the side measurements. They use an example for reference and must remember to include square feet in their answer. All measurements...
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How Does that Work?
Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....
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Formulae
Learners complete a 24 page unit. They solve expressions by plugging in values, and translate words into algebraic equations. Included are: mixed operations, square roots, exponents and negative numbers. This resource provides a good...
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Word Problems
Upper grade and middle school learners problem solve and calculate the answers to twenty various word problems involving multiplication, and a bar graph.
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Exploring Expressions
Examine parts of an expression in this algebra lesson. Ninth graders identify the properties of the coefficient and their behavior to the graph. They graph the equation on a TI to see their results.
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Evaluating Expressions
In this evaluating expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 50 various types of review problems. First, they complete each sentence and define the listed terms. Then, students evaluate each expression for the given values. They...
Illustrative Mathematics
Writing Expressions
Practice writing algebraic expressions from written phrases. The objective is to consider two seemingly similar phrases, write them as algebraic expressions, and then simplify using the order of operations. Learners are challenged to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Growing Coffee
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch out for Parentheses
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
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Writing Variable Expressions for Physical Models
Explore the concept of writing variable expressions by examining the similarities between expressions with numbers and expressions with variables. Emerging mathematicians determine rules for sequences and patterns before writing a rule...
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One Variable Word Problems
Here is a one-variable word problems worksheet in which learners complete word problems dealing with all four operations and one variable. They complete a total of 18 problems.
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Variable Problems
Middle schoolers complete one and two digit number word problems containing variables. They complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Extension: Using Variables and Expressions
Here is a variables and extensions worksheet in which learners create variable tables to solve a set of seven problems, then discuss which businesses described in the problems they would like to start.
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Order of Operations with Variable Expressions
Middle schoolers explore grouping symbols to mathematical equations to discover the importance of the "order of operations." Learners compare the absence of commas in connected text to the absence of grouping symbols in mathematical...
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Write and Solve Equations
Here is a problem solving worksheet in which learners read six story problems. They write an equation and then solve the problem. Basic addition and subtraction will be used.
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Common Factors and Factorising
Middle schoolers read through four examples that demonstrate factorisation. They work through five practice problems. Finally, pupils complete 31 factorisation questions. The learning exercise is graded at the bottom. Note: The British...
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Introduction to Variables and Algebraic Expressions
Begin your next algebra unit with this introductory instructional activity on variables and algebraic expressions. This plan requires a SMART board and includes a SMART notebook file. The file contains a guiding question and two learning...
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Multiplication
Learners study the illustrated images and then write a multiplication expressions for each set of pictures.
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Real Life Situations
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 young scholars to use critical...
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Problem Solving: Write an Expression
Here is a writing expressions activity in which learners write an expression to solve a set of 6 word problems; all problems relate to money.