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Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations and Their Graphs
Graphing all kinds of situations in one and two variables is the focus of this detailed unit of daily lessons, teaching notes, and assessments. Learners start with piece-wise functions and work their way through setting up and solving...
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Algebraic Habits of Mind
Math really is just one big puzzle waiting to be solved. Show learners that math can be intriguing and provide them with visually engaging problems and puzzles. The focus is on solving simple equations and looking at expressions.
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Logic of Algebra
Don't just go through the steps to solve an algebraic equation, show learners how to balance an equation with visual models. The packet introduces the idea of mobile balances to reinforce the idea that both sides must match to make the...
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FCAT Real World Solving Linear Equations/Systems
Pupils relate real life situation to the equations, graphs and inequalities. They model real life scenarios using matrices and draw conclusions from their data. This lesson plan is aligned with FCAT.
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Solving Equations Using Two Operations
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results.
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Systems on a Mission
Solve systems of equation problems using four different methods: elimination by addition or subtraction, graphing, elimination by multiplication, and substitution. Middle schoolers are then given a series of "missions" to complete.
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Peter's Third String
Explore the solution to a word problem involving area and perimeter. Learners read and discuss how to approach the problem. In small groups, they determine the maximum area of a rectangle with a given perimeter using a piece of string....
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Systems of Equations (A)
In this systems of equations practice instructional activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 24 problems.
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Systems of Equations (B)
In this systems of equations practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 24 problems.
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Linear Equations x/a = c (B)
In this systems of equations practice instructional activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 24 problems.
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Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts
Students demonstrate different algebraic equations using Borenson's Hands-On Equation materials. They work in a cooperative group to solve algebraic equations.
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Solving Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations learning exercise, 6th graders solve and complete 9 different word problems that include various types of equations. First, they find consecutive even numbers and write an equation to solve. Then, students...
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Sharing Gum
Young mathematicians solve arithmetic and simple algebraic equations using properties of real numbers, equality, and inequality. Justifying the procedures is their next task. They solve a problem involving linear inequality and justify...
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Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (Combining Like Terms)
Everyone loves math when it includes food! This activity tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping students understand this...
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Solving Equations with Solve It
Pupils solve equations using a TI in this algebra lesson plan. They will practice solving equations and systems of equations on a TI. The TI-Navigator is required for this assignment.
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New York State Testing Program
In this state testing worksheet, students solve problems on a variety of topics studied throughout the year. They find the median, solve algebraic equations, solve proportions, simplify expressions, find percents, and complete...
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True and False Number Sentences II
Substitution is still the method of choice to verify number sentences. The detailed lesson has young mathematicians determining conditions for when number sentences are true or false through substitution. They learn to express these...
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Word Problem Practice Workbook
Need worksheets that challenge your middle schoolers to apply their understanding of math? Problem solved! From integers, fractions, and percents, to algebra, geometry, and probability, over 100 pages of word problem worksheets are...
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Getting Started with the TI-Navigator™ System: What's My Line?
Learners analyze linear functions in this algebra lesson. They explore the meaning of slope and the slope-intercept form of a line as they investigate the effect changing parameters on the graph of a linear function.
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Linear Graphs and Equations 5.1
In these identifying coordinates on a grid, linear graphs, and equations worksheets, 6th graders draw the shapes and letter, complete a table and use it to draw a graph, calculate gradients of lines, determine equations of lines, solve...
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A Point of Intersection
Learners factor and solve systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students identify the point of intersection using substitution, elimination and graphing. They write an equation given a system and a graph.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities in Standard Form -- Lecture
Students participate in a lecture about linear inequalities. Individually, they graph different inequalities and describe its solution. They participate in a demonstration in which they solve a system of inequalities and complete a...
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Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts
Students work in a cooperative group of three to solve algebraic equations with roles assigned for manipulator, recorder, and checker. They utilize hands-on learning materials imbedded in the lesson plan.
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Rational Numbers
Young scholars investigate rational numbers in this algebra lesson. They graph systems of equations and use technology to find the point of intersection. They need a TI for this assignment.