Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Introduction to Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Life isn't fair ... like inequalities. After first reviewing inequality symbols and how to read inequality statements, learners discover how to solve one-step inequalities and graph their solution sets.
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Radical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
How can you make solving radical equations more engaging? Provide your math class with a hands-on activity that focuses on solving radical equations with flash cards. A warm-up and exit ticket flank direct instruction of the steps...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Balance Benders - Algebraic Reasoning

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebraic reasoning worksheet, students solve 4 multiple choice and true/false problems. Students determine which statements about equality are true. Students find the appropriate representation of a given symbol in terms of...
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Curated OER

Variables and Expressions

For Students 8th - 9th
In this variables and expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include various types of expressions. First, they write a variable expression of each given algebraic expression. Then, students write an...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Study Guide: Order of Operations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students learn how to evaluate algebraic expressions using the order of operations. They then solve 12 problems using what they learned.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve and complete 7 different problems that include using the order of operations or PEMDAS. First, they simplify expressions inside grouping symbols and then any terms containing...
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Curated OER

Help Young Mathematicians Write Their Way to Math Success

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Clear and concise writing should be an integral part of learning mathematics.
Worksheet
Sinclair Community College

Solving Linear Inequalities

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Your learners will appreciate the complete picture of linear inequalities presented in this lesson plan. Starting simply with definitions and moving all the way to solving linear inequality word problems this activity is simple to...
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Curated OER

Linear Equations and Algebraic Symbols

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students rewrite word problems using the correct symbols. In this algebra instructional activity, students simplify algebraic expressions and use the correct representation of the unknown. They solve equations using one and two steps...
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Curated OER

Picture Frames and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames.  Students then write algebraic expressions and present...
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Curated OER

The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
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...
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Curated OER

Algebra 1: Simplifying Radicals

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
After discussing the difference between rational and irrational numbers, the class pratices simplifying, adding, and subtracting radical expressions. They play a game which involves passing around cards until they have matching hands of...
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Curated OER

Algebra 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study the functional relationships of a variety of problems. For this functional relationship lesson, students determine the dependent and independent quantities of a given set of data. Students record the data and...
Worksheet
Lone Star College

Geometry Worksheet II

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Young geometers get practice with the algebra of angles in an extensive skills practice worksheet. Supplementary, complementary, and vertical angle relationships are used, along with parallel lines cut by a transversal and angle sum...
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Curated OER

Algebra: Brackets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review and practice negative numbers, rules of signs and of brackets that include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Included in this lesson is polygons and expanding brackets. Mastery of mathematical language is...
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Willow Tree

Problem Solving

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
School subjects connect when your young scholars use math to edit English. Math allows you to convert an entire paragraph into a simple equation or inequality. Examples encourage learners to write expressions, equations, and inequalities...
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Curated OER

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
This is a comprehensive lesson 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 examples....
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EngageNY

Analyzing a Data Set

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Through discussions and journaling, classmates determine methods to associate types of functions with data presented in a table. Small groups then work with examples and exercises to refine their methods and find functions that work...
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EngageNY

Modeling a Context from Data (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
While creating models from data, pupils make decisions about precision. Exercises are provided that require linear, quadratic, or exponential models based upon the desired precision. 
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Texas Instruments

Function Notation - Texas Instruments

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Using a TI-Nspire calculator, learners will work to better understand function notation and input/output functions. They write equations with a function symbols, identify what makes an equation a function, and graph lines in order to...
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EngageNY

Multiplying and Dividing Expressions with Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
That's radical! Simplifying radicals may not be exciting, but it is an important skill. A math lesson provides explanations of properties used throughout the material. Scholars practice skills needed to multiply and divide...
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Curated OER

The Canoe Trip, Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The behavior of a rational function near a vertical asymptote is the focus around this trip up a river. Specifically, numerical and graphical understanding is studied. The canoe context pushes the variables as numbers, rather than as...
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Curated OER

Multi-dimensional Modeling of Ore Bodies Making Sense of Empirical Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Math scholars identify four different rock types in that strata and use this identification and data to construct a two dimensional geologic cross-section. They use data tables to construct a three-dimensional geologic cross-section.
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Curated OER

Buying on Credit

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Explore using credit in this financial responsibility and math lesson. Learn to identify the acronym of "PRT" as Principle x Rate x Time, then calculate interest based on this formula. Do some real-world problem solving and choose...