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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Deciphering Word Problems in Order to Write Equations

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Help young mathematicians crack the code of word problems with this three-lesson series on problem solving. Walking students step-by-step through the process of identifying key information, creating algebraic equations, and finally...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Gotham City Taxis

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Taxi! Have your travelers figure out how far they can go in a taxi for $10.00. They must account for the mileage rate and tip in their calculation. They can set up a table or make an equation to solve for the exact mileage they can...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra instructional activity, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplification

For Students 8th - 9th
In this simplification worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different algebraic expressions. They simplify each expression given in all three parts of the sheet by combining like terms. Then, students write each answer in the lowest...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Evaluating Variable Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th
In this variable expressions worksheet, students evaluate expressions for given terms. Each of the ten expressions contain three variables. Students substitute a given value for the variable and solve the equation.
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Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Building and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
Young scholars write and solve linear equations in one variable based on descriptions of the operations that are applied to the unknown variable in an algebra machine. They then create their own problems for classmates to solve.
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Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Independent Practice: Expressions and Operations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this square root instructional activity, learners read and solve the 4 square root problems. One of the problems is a story problem, and the others ask students to determine which of the available options is closest to the value of a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Expressions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this algebra expressions worksheet, students solve 10 various problems that include solving algebraic expressions. First, they substitute each given expression into the appropriate place and then solve the equation. In addition,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations (combine like terms)

For Students 5th - 8th
In this solving for x worksheet, students solve for x in these addition problems by combining like terms. Students complete 24 problems.
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Workbook
Curated OER

Word Problem Practice Workbook

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
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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Lesson Plan
Jordan School District

Picture Frames and Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Middle schoolers create a method for finding the area of a fame for a picture and then transfer their shared methods into algebraic expressions. They develop the algebraic language to communicate and solve problems effectively and use...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rise Over Run

For Students 8th - 9th
In this rise over run worksheet, learners solve and complete 2 different problems that include determining the rise over run for a race ran. First, they use the information in the table to graph each person's performance using a...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Linear Equations in Disguise

For Teachers 8th Standards
In the eighth segment of a 33-part unit, learners look at equations that do not appear to be linear at first glance. The equations are proportions where the numerators and denominators may have more than one term. To round out the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
This is a comprehensive activity on creating and solving equations and systems of equations and inequalities. Problems range from basic linear equations to more complex systems of equations and inequalities based on a real-world...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fundamental Algebraic Skills

For Students 8th - 9th
In this fundamental algebraic skills worksheet, students solve 11 various problems that include various algebraic skills. First, they use the coded wheel to answer 2 questions about a message. Then, students substitute the given numbers...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations Containing Algebraic Fractions

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebraic fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include solving equations that contain algebraic fractions. First, they determine the common denominator in each and use the product of all the...
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Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 7

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In need of an all-inclusive seventh grade math resource? Packed full of the topics necessary for Pre-Algebra the packet includes practice problems with different difficulty levels. It works great for any supplemental use needed in the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Does Order Really Matter?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Investigate the order of operations! Learners participate in interactive multi-media activities to examine and solve multi-step equations, inequalities. They evaluate formulas and simplify monomials and polynomials.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Substitution And Evaluation

For Students 8th - 9th
In this substitution and evaluation worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using the substitution method of variables. First, they evaluate each expression for the given variable. Then, students solve...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving Model

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
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Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

Chicken Truck: Writing Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
How did the chicken travel down the road? Given a picture of a chicken truck, class members brainstorm what information they need to determine the total number of chickens on the truck. Pupils research for the information and devise a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations and Simplifying Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 12 linear equations. They use opposite operations to solve for the given variable. Students combine like terms and use order of operations rules to simplify 13 expressions.