Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Skating Bus Driver
The bus is not running in Point Logos because Suzie, the bus driver, has decided to go try out the new "Rocket Skates," at Skate Palace. Help the Math Maven choose an algebraic equation that will tell when the bus driver will be finished...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Number Tricks
Can you break the magic number code? Test your algebra aptitude in this challenge that explores number generalizations, symbols, and equations. Discover how algebraic procedures are used in everyday situations in this one page activity...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Gone Fishing (Pdf)
Use your algebraic reasoning to solve this math challenge that explores the relationship between quantities and weights. Try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Also, discover how mastering this skill...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Target: An Equations Game
Using decks of cards and knowledge of number operations, students develop multi-step equations to reach a target number.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Basics of an Algebra Equation
This site provides a diagram of a basic equation, followed by a full explanation.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Introduction to Algebra
An explanation of algebra and equations that emphasizes how easy it is to learn the basics. The concept of balancing equations is looked at in detail. This page can be used by teachers in lesson planning or by students who seem to be...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Augustus' Age
Use a simple formula to help you figure out the age of the mathematician Augustus de Morgan. When done, check your results against the solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Brothers and Sisters
Figure out the ages of the children in this family using the clues and your sound algebraic thinking. Check the solution after you complete the problem.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Clever Santa
Help Santa figure out how many puzzles and books to leave for the children of this family. Once you figure it out you can check the solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Gift Stacks
Figure out how many gifts are in each stack using the clues that are given. The solution is available at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Eggs in Baskets
At this one page website you will not be carrying all your eggs in one basket. Use the clues to figure out how many eggs are in each of the baskets listed. When you have your solution check to see if it is the same as the one available...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mind Reader
This series of operations always yields the same answer. Use your problem solving and algebraic skills and see if you can find the solution. When you have you can check the solution on this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: How Many Eggs?
Use the clues at this one page website to figure out just how many chocolate eggs each child will receive. The solution is available when you figure it out.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Equation Calculator
Students can input an equation and have the site solve it for them, complete with steps shown and explanations given along the way. Equations must be simple, first- or second-degree with only one variable. A quick list of rules to follow...