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.

Sixth graders solve two-step equations.

Math is all about finding patterns. In this ask, scholars first investigate a sequence formed by squaring the sum of the digits in the previous term. They go on to investigate a second sequence and write an algebraic expression for this...

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...

Teach your class to think outside the box. Scholars use the concept of equality to solve a problem in the assessment task. They determine how to use a scale to identify the one box out of a set of nine boxes that is heavier than the others.

Students analyze velocity and how it is determined. They experiment with velocity in order to measure and calculate the magnitude of speed. They use examples in their novel "Skateboard Renegade" to relate velocity to real life situations.

Students analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. For this math lesson, students plan a school trip. Students determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.

Want to figure out a magician's secret for a cool balancing trick? Use your algebra knowledge to discover how this magic trick was done.

Students are given the opportunity to visualize and interact with concepts they have already learned, specifically algebraic equations and solving for unknown variables. Students construct a balancing seesaw system (LEGO Balance Scale)...

Students will learn and reinforce skills for solving for unknowns, manipulating equations while keeping them in balance, using formulas to solve real-world challenges, and working with proportions, radicals and exponents.

Use this tool to find out if expressions are equal to each other. If the pan balance levels out then the expressions are equal.

Based on our understanding of the balance beam model, we know that that to keep a true equation, we always have to do the same thing to both sides of an equation. But how do we know what to do to both sides of the equation? Learn to...

Sixth graders work with the concept of equality and balance to solve one and two-step algebraic equations.

Given a problem, the student will use concrete and pictorial models to solve equations and use symbols to record their actions.

An interactive scale shows you how to deal with numbers and variables when solving simple algebraic equations.

How is algebra like solving a puzzle? What is a variable? This simple introduction to algebraic equations offers examples of how to solve for "x" and how to balance equations. Follow a link to a "Simple Algebra Worksheet" when you're...

How do you solve for a variable that is multiplied by another number in an algebraic equation? Find the answer to this question and see examples showing how to solve other types of algebra "puzzles."

This task challenges students to demonstrate an understand of the concept of equality using scales and balance beams.

This lesson plan will result in students solving equations and using properties to form equivalent expressions. It provides downloadable PDF resources to go along with the lesson as well as strategies for diverse learners, extensions and...

The CyberSquad solves a number puzzle to help save Motherboard in this video segment from Cyberchase.