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Illustrative Mathematics

Equations and Formulas

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Your class is asked to use inverse operations to solve eleven equations for unknown variables or to rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest. By using the same reasoning as solving one- and two-step equations, algebra...
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Cabrillo College

Elementary Algebra

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a...
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Curated OER

Math Review: Algebraic Operations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Need to prep your science learners in math? Here is a resource that serves as a review guide to support your scientists with the math they need to be successful in chemistry. Comes with basic algebraic problems and a review of...
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Curated OER

Distance Formula

For Teachers 1st - 11th
Young scholars calculate the distance between two points using the distance formula. In this geometry lesson, students derive the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Curated OER

Volume of Rectangular Prisms: Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find the volume of rectangular prisms.  For this volume lesson, students use a formula to find the volume of rectangular prisms.  They discuss the definition of volume and draw rectangular prisms.  Students...
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Curated OER

Slope Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the slope of an equation. For this algebra lesson, students calculate the slope of a linear equations using the slope formula. They identify the slope algebraically and graphically.
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Los Angeles Valley College

Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Work your way through different quadratic equations with this problem solving resource. The worksheet has twenty problems of different difficulties to get your learners confident in solving these types of problems.
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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...
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Curated OER

Solving Equations and Formulas

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Learners rearrange equations and formulas to solve for a specified variable. Includes multi-step equations with a variety of different variables and a few real-world applications. Great for use as a study guide when presenting the...
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Curated OER

Parabolas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define a parabola through hands on creation. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the directrix and focus of a parabola. They create a paper parabola and identify the vertex with points equal distance apart from the vertex.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Transforming Formulas

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Solving for x is a classic algebra scenario. Now, solve for x when the other terms in the equation are variables. Isolate the correct variable and practice writing the equation first before solving. 
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Curated OER

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 6th Grade Math – Target E

For Teachers 6th Standards
When US citizens travel throughout the world, they often need to know how to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Young mathematicians practice applying the formula as well as other algebraic equations as part of a...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Rearranging Algebraic Equations

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
In this density worksheet, students review how to rearrange the equation for density to solve for mass or volume. Then students complete 4 problems.
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Curated OER

Human Coordinate Plane, Using the Distance Formula

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write the distance formula to solve equations for finding the distance between 2 points. In this distance formula lesson plan, students also write sentences explaining why their formulas would work.
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Curated OER

Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations.In this algebra lesson, students identify the roots of an equation using the quadratic formula. They graph and identify the properties of a parabola.
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Curated OER

One Revolution for Robot

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the revolution and circumference of circles. In this calculus lesson plan, students derive the formulas for their given shape. They use the d=rt to calculate the distance and rate of travel.
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Curated OER

Connecting Formulas Related to Geometric Figures

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify diagrams of quadrilaterals and circles by different names and classify the figures. They name the areas for each diagram and practice solving the formulas for each.
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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...
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Curated OER

Computing with Mathematical Formulas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners solve problems using formulas. In this algebra lesson plan, students evaluate numbers using substitution. They graph their answers using a TI and discuss the outcome.
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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 Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
 Young scholars derive the quadratic formula. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the quadratic formula to solve equations and identify the roots of a quadratic equation. They graph their parabola and analyze it.
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Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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Curated OER

Sales Spreadsheet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use Excel spreadsheets to organize purchases, discounts, sales prices, and sales tax. Students follow step by step instructions and enter formulas as well as use the auto sum feature to calculate required calculations.