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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Multiplying Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Tiles are not just for algebra—see how they can help with multiplication too. Young mathematicians learn to use algebra tiles to model the multiplication of polynomials. A follow-up worksheet provides practice with the skill.
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Curated OER

Using Algebra Tiles to Explore Distributive Property

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Not all linear functions are linear transformations — show your class the difference. The first lesson in a unit on linear transformations and complex numbers that spans 32 segments introduces the concept of linear transformations and...
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PPT
BW Walch

Creating Linear Equations in One Variable

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The example of two travelers meeting somewhere along the road has been a stereotypical joke about algebra as long as algebra has existed. Here in this detailed presentation, this old trope gets a careful and approachable treatment....
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Virginia Department of Education

Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
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.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

One-Step Equations—Multiplication and Division

For Teachers 6th Standards
Discover one more step to being able to solve any one-step equation. Scholars continue their work with one-step equations in the 28th installment of a 36-part module. Tape diagrams and algebraic processes introduce how to solve one-step...
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Virginia Department of Education

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Scholars learn how using algebra tiles to add and subtract polynomials can model how to combine polynomials. They use their newfound knowledge to complete a worksheet of problems.
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02 x 02 Worksheets

Dividing Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Discover how algebra tiles can help in dividing polynomials. Pupils watch as instructors demonstrate how to use algebra tiles to solve problems involving the division of a quadratic expression by a linear expression. Once they get the...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Multiplying Binomials and Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Two lessons for the price of one! Learners use algebra tiles to multiply binomials in the first lesson, Next, they use their knowledge from the first lesson to factor trinomials into two binomials.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

One-Step Equations—Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 6th Standards
Just one step is all you need to find success in solving equations. The 27th installment in a series of 36 teaches how to solve one-step equations involving addition and subtraction. Tape diagrams help future mathematicians in this task.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Evaluating and Simplifying Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Discover how algebra tiles help evaluate expressions. Scholars learn to use algebra tiles to substitute values in for variables and evaluate expressions. The included worksheet contains a set of evaluation problems to assess individuals'...
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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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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 8th - 10th
So many different ways to solve equations, so little time! Scholars learn how to solve equations with variables on both sides by using several different methods. They apply bar models, decomposition, and traditional algebraic methods to...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Evaluating Functions Graphically and Algebraically

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
High schoolers evaluate functions graphically and algebraically. After completing that step, they write a statement describing the input and output.
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Simplifying Radicals – Day 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
It doesn't get simpler than this. Scholars first learn to simplify radicals by determining the prime factors of the radicand. The lesson plan progresses to simplifying radicals involving algebraic expressions in the radicand.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Logistic Growth Model, Abstract Version

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here learners get to flex some serious algebraic muscles through an investigation of logistic growth. The properties of the constant terms in the logistic growth formula are unraveled in a short but content-dense activity. Moving...
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PPT
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Henrico County Public Schools

Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking to review solving systems of equations algebraically? An educational slideshow presentation explains the methods of elimination and substitution, works through example problems, and provides practice problems. 
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02 x 02 Worksheets

Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.
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Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Number Properties

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
The number of basic algebraic properties can become overwhelming for learners. A lesson plan explains and gives examples for all the basic algebraic properties. The resource is perfect to use as a way for pupils to organize and study the...
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PPT
BW Walch

Creating Linear Inequalities in One Variable

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Just when a young mathematician starts to feel comfortable turning word problems into linear equations, shake things up and throw inequalities in the mix. This excellent, instructive presentation takes the steps for solving an equality...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Balanced

For Teachers 6th Standards
Bring balance to your lesson plans with an activity that asks individuals to solve one-step linear equations with inverse operations. Balance scales help learners understand the concept of isolating the variable.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solutions to Polynomial Equations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Take a step back to Algebra II. The first lesson plan in a series of 23 asks scholars to remember working with quadratic equations with complex solutions. Pupils apply polynomial identities to complex numbers and work examples that show...
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Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Math Made Simple as 1-2-3: Simplified Educational Approach to Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Writing an equation of a line is as easy as m and b. A lesson presentation gives individuals different strategies for writing equations of lines. Some items provide a slope and a point while others provide two points. Whatever the given,...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Paying the Rent

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Learning how a bank account works is a useful tool. The exercise in the resource is to deduct rent from a checking account and create an equation from a description. Participants then graph the balance of the bank account versus months...

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