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Algebra 1 Uniform Motion Problems
Students create and solve their own word problem dealing either with planes, trains or automobiles.
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Functions Made Easy
Young scholars explore concept of functions as relationships, as machines, as equations, and as graphs.
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The Nuts and Bolts of a Mathematical Expression
Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.
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Decomposition vs. Synthesis Reaction
Students define the term chemical reaction, identify the reactants and products in a chemical reaction, distinguish between decomposition and synthesis reactions and construct reactions using food items.
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Investigation-Operations
Sixth graders explore equations. In this math lesson, 6th graders discuss the rules for solving equations. Students apply the rules and solve various equations.
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Absolute Value Word Problems: Practice A
Ninth graders investigate absolute value equations and inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities. Students translate verbal expressions into absolute value inequalities.
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Solving Equations with a Table
In this solving equations with a table instructional activity, 6th graders use the data in the table to solve seven problems, completing the table as they work.
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Straight Line Graphs
Young scholars discover certain equations produce straight lines. In this graphing lesson, students draw axis and problem solve to find coordinates to graph.
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It's a Party! Solving Multi-step Equations
Students explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. Students make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.
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Using inverse Operations to Solve Equations
Fifth graders solve equations. In this algebraic equations lesson plan, 5th graders use the inverse operation to solve an equation. The teacher reminds students to perform the operation on both sides of the equation. This lesson plan...
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The Cuisenaire Four-Pan Algebra Balance: Limitations and Suggestions
Learners illustrate the concept of balancing equations using a Four-Pan Algebra Balance. In this balancing lesson, students visualize why it is necessary to add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equation when solving...
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Equations and Inequalities: Properties
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, students complete 3 multiple choice questions testing their knowledge of various properties of the real number system.
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Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include like terms. First, they identify the like terms in each equation. Then, students add all like terms together, making sure...
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Addition and Subtraction
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students analyze a math sentence such as: 16+2 = 12-6. Students solve the problems on each side of the equal sign, and mark "true" if the answers are the same and "false" if they are different....
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Proposed Problems
In this math worksheet, learners find the solutions to the problems that involve solving equations with and without rational expressions.
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Solving Equations Using the Addition and Multiplication Principles
In this math worksheet, young scholars plan the operations of addition and multiplication and how they are applied to solve equations.
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Solving Equations
In this math worksheet, students find the answers to the equations that are listed to find the solution for each variable. The correct operations are used.
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Multiplication By Four
For this multiplication by four worksheet, students problem solve twenty five multiplication equations while showing each step of their work.
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Conversion Between Polar And Cartesian Coordinates
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the conversiojn between Polar And Cartesian Coordinates. They convert betwen polar and cartesian equations. Students develop the conversion formula through review of previoius material.
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Area Between Two Curves
Learners investigate the concept area that is found between two curves. They find the area in the top and bottom curve and then examine the differences. The examples can be used for direct instruction and to provide a guide for helping...
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The Football Kick:An Application of Parametric Equations
Students investigate the concepts relating to the solving of parametric equations. They take the derivatives of parametric equations during guided and independent practice using the problems provided in the lesson plan. Students also...
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The Box Problem
Students investigate the concept of functions and how they are used with polynomials. They practice finding the zeros of functions and graph polynomial functions for the help of giving solutions. Students interpret the curve of a line...
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Exponential Functions: Half Life and Doubling Time
Students investigate the concept of exponential functions and how they increase in size over time. They simplify the functions in order to find the solutions that are possible and perform analysis of the curved line that is produced when...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students analyze problem solving techniques for equations with variables by playing a game called "Smackdown". They place variable cards on a grid and use the area model to calculate an answer after spinning a game piece to determine the...