Examine ratios and proportions in several real-world scenarios. Children will calculate unit rates, work with proportions and percentages as they plan a party, purchase produce, and take a tally. This lesson plan recommends five...

This resource is part of a series which expects participants to be familiar with graphing inequalities on a number line. It is a word problem that asks your class to graph a discrete solution set and interpret it in the context of an...

Sixth graders practice translating verbal expressions into algebraic expressions. In this introductory algebra lesson, 6th graders practice writing written/verbal sentences into algebraic expressions and vice versa. Students also review...

Sixth graders solve two-step equations.

Students discover certain equations produce straight lines. In this graphing lesson, students draw axis and problem solve to find coordinates to graph.

Students determine how the weights of 7 objects on a seesaw can vary and still be in balance. They also write equations in algebraic terms, how to change 3 variables in an equation expressed in algebraic terms to obtain the correct...

In this language arts worksheet, students study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled word in the word...

Students graph and solve linear system of equations. In this algebra activity, students use algebraic and graphing methods to solve their systems. They find the point of intersection for their solution and draw inference from their...

In this algebra worksheet, students complete a total of  54 problems, solving for given variables. A website reference is given for additional resources.

In this algebra worksheet, students complete 72 problems, solving for given variables. A website reference is given for additional activities. 

In this algebra worksheet, students solve for variable in a set of 54 problems.  A website reference is included for additional resources.

In this expanding brackets worksheet, students read through an explanation of expanding brackets in mathematical equations and then complete 10 practice problems. Students then complete 58 problems in which they need to work through...

Sixth graders find the perimeters of polygons and use perimeters to form polygons. In this perimeter instructional activity, 6th graders study vocabulary associated with finding perimeter such as polygon, line segment, variable, and...

In this absolute value learning exercise, students solve 20 different problems related to absolute value of equations. They define absolute value as the distance to the origin on a real number line. Students then get rid of the brackets...

Middle schoolers solve 10 different problems that include multiplication and division of various inequalities. They determine how to make each inequality true. Pupils multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by any positive number...

Students discuss algebraic symbols, equalities and unknown quantities, review sample problems and complete associated worksheets.

In this missing values worksheet, students solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they fill in the boxes on the number lines to show how to break addition and subtraction down. Then, students complete the missing values...

Students gain knowledge by measuring time and distance for solving unknowns in an equation. They also will design an airplane and chance to communicate mathematically by writing essays.

Mindful middle-schoolers read and solve a number of word problems. Learners copy and discuss what they believe their strategies are in solving each problem. They also write their findings and share with the rest of the class.

Triangles and prisms don't stand a chance when your learners use this handout full of the formulas they need to know about the different shapes. Area, volume, and surface formulas are all covered along with the standard measurement and...

Develop an understanding of algebraic sequences through an exploration of patterns. Five leveled problems target grade levels from elementary through high school. Each problem asks young mathematicians to recognize a geometric pattern....

Learners simplify simple equations. Using a maze game, young mathematicians speculate about the size of different algebraic values and what other equivalent expressions might look like. It is a nice beginning activity for introducing...

Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.

Students perform an experiment to find the linear relationship between the appllied weight and the bend of the cantilever. In this linear relationships lesson, students follow detailed directions to set up an experiment. They add weights...