Groups write and evaluate expressions for various phone plans and scenarios to find which is the best deal. They then compare different approaches to writing expressions for the same scenario and discuss the concept of equivalent...

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...

Scholars will solve problems, create patterns, and write algebraic expressions. In addition, they will learn how to represent a number with a variable.

The 20th segment in a series of 25 has learners work with percentage problems to generate equivalent expressions. Pupils find discounted prices using numerical and algebraic expressions. The task then requires individuals to find the...

Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....

Express your love of equations! Pupils first learn to write and simplify numerical and algebraic expressions. Then, create and solve two-step equations. The progression is a great way to introduce the concept slowly.

Explain algebraic relationships through an understanding of area and perimeter. Continuing concepts built in the third instructional activity of the series, the fourth installment of 28 asks learners to identify common expressions...

In this variable and expression learning exercise, students differentiate between variables and expressions. They write algebraic expressions using exponents and interpret algebraic expressions into words. This one-page learning exercise...

Abracadabra! Letters can be used in math to represent numbers with the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems! Math magicians will participate in an activity that uses a calculator and a bag...

Need exponentt practice? Then this exponent worksheet will be helpful to have learners evaluate exponent expressions and algebraic expressions. They use the distributive property to solve equations. This three-page worksheet contains...

Sixth graders explore mathematics by completing equations in a math notebook. They will collaborate in small groups to complete different algebra problems and write their work down in a notebook, which they show their teacher. Then they...

Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives,  real-world applications, and problem...

Learners solve equations by writing expressions. For this algebra lesson, students identify the different values for each variable. They use the navigator to see how to solve equations.

Create rectangle and area models to help students understand expressions. The third installment in the 28-part series has pupils first represent expressions using rectangular array models. The exercises help scholars understand the...

Young mathematicians use their PEMDAS knowledge to solve 20 different task cards. They evaluate expressions to find the answer of multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and exponential problems. Then, they record their answers...

One block, two blocks, white blocks, gray blocks. In the high school assessment task, learners investigate patterns of sidewalk stones to develop a quadratic expression for each colored block. Young mathematicians then use the expression...

Students take an Algebra II/Trigonometry sample test.  In this Algebra II/Trigonometry sample sample test lesson, students take a sample test for Algebra 2/Trigonometry.  Students solve 39 multiple choice/short answer...

Students write equations for their graphs. In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze graphs after they plot them using coordinate points and write an equation for the line given the slope and y-intercept. They express...

Middle and high schoolers complete and solve 12 various types of problems. First, they express the output as a function of the input in each table. Then, pupils evaluate for the given variable when the value is as stated. In addition,...

The fifth installment in the series of 28 lessons helps math scholars explore the result of adding opposite numbers and multiplying reciprocals. Through this exploration, they develop a working definition of identity and inverse properties.

Your young landscapers do concentration calculations in this problem dealing with mixing fertilizer. Learners use and analyze rational expressions within this context.

Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. In this algebra instructional activity, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames.  Students then write algebraic...

High schoolers explore algebraic expressions in this Algebra I lesson. They evaluate expressions using paper and pencil and then use the TI-83 to provide immediate reinforcements.

For this subtraction worksheet, learners simplify subtraction equations containing two to four terms. They write expressions for a given verbal sentence. This one-page contains approximately 25 problems.