Virginia Department of Education
Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations
Young mathematicians solve linear equations by drawing models of algebra tiles using colored pencils. To finish, they solve the same equations algebraically and check their answers using a graphing calculator.
New York City Department of Education
Dance and Text
Use texts and dances to teach inequalities and equations. A sixth-grade unit covers using variables in equations and inequalities to solve problems. Learners show what they know at the end of the unit using two performance tasks, one...
Curated OER
Reteaching Page: Equations with Fractions
In this equations with fractions instructional activity, learners review inverse operations and reciprocals along with sample problems, then find the reciprocal and solve 3 equations with fractions.
Curated OER
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...
EngageNY
End-of-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 4
Finish out the module with a bang. The last installment of a 36-part module is an end-of-module assessment task. Test takers set up equations to represent relationships and solve problems in an assortment of contexts.
Curated OER
Substitution Process in Problem Solving
Students apply the substitution process to solve equations with more than one variable. They explore how to use the process and when it should be used.
Curated OER
System of Linear Equations
In this math worksheet, students solve for the systems of linear equations. They graph the equations and use the method of substitution.
Curated OER
Solving Linear Systems by Substitution #1
In this problem solving worksheet, 6th graders work out and solve 4 mathematical equations involving linear systems by substitution #1.
EngageNY
True and False Number Sentences
True or false? Scholars determine the truth value of equations and inequalities through substitution. All values to use for substitution are given with each equation or inequality. This is the 24th lesson in a module of 36.
EngageNY
True and False Number Sentences II
Substitution is still the method of choice to verify number sentences. The detailed instructional activity has young mathematicians determining conditions for when number sentences are true or false through substitution. They learn to...
Curated OER
Reteach: Solving Decimal Equations
In this decimal equations worksheet, students review the process to solving decimal equations, then use inverse operations to solve 4 problems, checking with substitutions.
Curated OER
Substitution Property
For this substitution property worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they use the values assigned to each variable to evaluate and match the expressions to their corresponding answers. Then,...
Curated OER
Solving Fraction Equations Reteach 5.10
In this using inverse operations to solve fraction equations instructional activity, students review the steps and examples, solve the problem, and use substitution to check their answer. Students solve one problem.
Noyce Foundation
Gym
Give the class a mental work out with an assessment task in which young mathematicians compare several gym membership options. They use substitution to calculate the cost for given numbers of months.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Using Expressions and Equations
Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This instructional activity uses the formulas for the...
Noyce Foundation
Boxes
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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
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.
Curated OER
Introductory Algebra Chapter 1 Review
In this math worksheet, learners solve the problems that involve linear equations. They substitute the values given for each variable.
Curated OER
A Point of Intersection
Students factor and solve systems of equation. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the point of intersection using substitution, elimination and graphing. They write an equation given a system and a graph.
Curated OER
Reteach: Equations and Their Solutions
In this equations instructional activity, students use substitutions to determine if a value of n is a solution for a problems, 4 total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Virginia Department of Education
Translate and Evaluate
Translate, evaluate, educate. Discover how to translate and evaluate expressions. Young mathematicians first review words and phrases that indicate operations and learn to write algebraic expressions from verbal descriptions....
EngageNY
Replacing Letters with Numbers II
Teach about properties properly. Individuals investigate the commutative and identity properties for both addition and multiplication. They see that the properties hold true for all values by using substitution to test out several examples.
Curated OER
The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
Curated OER
Representing the Unknown
Student use mental math to solve linear equations. In this algebra activity, students solve one and two steps equations. They write expressions using variables to identify the unknown.