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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

Residential Power System

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Perform data analysis on energy consumption to apply algebraic expressions to the real world. Learners will write and solve equations that answer various questions from residential power use. They will collect data at home and calculate...
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Organization for Educational Technology & Curriculum

Introduction to Variables and Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Begin your next algebra unit with this introductory lesson on variables and algebraic expressions. This plan requires a SMART board and includes a SMART notebook file. The file contains a guiding question and two learning activities that...
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EngageNY

Algebraic Expressions—The Commutative and Associative Properties

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Who says math is boring? Turn dry concepts like properties and vocabulary into an interesting lesson! Examine the commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication using geometric reinforcement. Through collaboration,...
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Curated OER

Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners demonstrate different algebraic equations using Borenson's Hands-On Equation materials. They work in a cooperative group to solve algebraic equations.
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EngageNY

Equations Involving a Variable Expression in the Denominator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
0/0 doesn't equal 0! Begin this lesson by allowing the class to explore the concept of dividing by zero. The introduction allows for discovery and provides meaningful examples of dividing by zero. This understanding leads to solving...
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Curated OER

Boolean Algebra and its Application to Problem Solving and Logic Circuits

For Teachers Higher Ed
Introduce learners to the concept of Boolean Algebra. In groups, they are given real life situations in statements and make conclusions. They will use the statements to form compound statements. To end the lesson, they use the compound...
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EngageNY

Solving Problems in Two Ways—Rates and Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Build confidence by using multiple approaches to problem solving! This resource uses a visual and algebraic approach to solving application problems. A discussion is included about efficient approaches to different problems.
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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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2
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EngageNY

Algebraic Expressions—The Distributive Property

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do your classes truly understand the distributive property? Use a demonstrative lesson to represent the distributive property in various ways. Learners solidify understanding by creating a geometric pattern for distributive property, and...
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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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Curated OER

The Class Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Mrs. Moore's class is trying to earn money for a trip to the science museum, but how much more do they need? Solve this problem with your own class as they develop their ability to model real-life situations algebraically. As an added...
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Curated OER

Dynamic Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore 5 classical problems of algebra.  They will solve problems involving Heron's formula, fractional equations, vector equations, apollonius' sphere, and transversals. The idea is to lead to new perceptions and visual thinking.
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Curated OER

Everything Balances Out in the End

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine key algebraic concepts in a three lesson plan unit. They participate in activities in which they use a pan balance to study equality, order of operations, as well as numerical and variable expressions. Unit includes...
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Curated OER

7th Grade Math: Algebra (Distributive Property)

For Teachers 7th
With algebra tiles in hand 7th graders will uncover the wonders of the distributive property of multiplication. They will take a pre-test, define the distributive property, then model and practice using their tiles to solve basic...
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Curated OER

The Math Things Mingle

For Teachers 7th
Even Seveth Graders can have fun engaging in a jigsaw activity. They discuss and define equations, inequalities, expressions, and algebraic symbol strings, cards representing each concept are passed to learners. They mingle with each...
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Curated OER

Awareness of Pre-Algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students demonstrate how to solve various algebraic equations. In this pre-algebra lesson, students work in teams and use Borenson's Hands-On Equations materials to solve algebraic equations.
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Curated OER

College Prep Algebra Semester Review Worksheet

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars review the concepts taught in an algebra 1 course. The review includes radical expressions, quadratic equations, scientific notation, rational expressions, factoring and simplifying expressions,...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Lowest Common Multiple through the Grades

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The LCM will be your new BFF. Learners review least common multiple and least common denominator applications, mostly on fractions, from middle school. Scholars then see how the LCM can be applied to various types of problems from...
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Curated OER

Solving Algebraic Equations: Algebra/Geometry Institute

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students solve problems using PEMDAS. In this algebraic equations lesson plan, students evaluate expressions using real number properties. They play "Math Jeopardy" to reinforce the order of operations.
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Futures Channel

Algebra Magic

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
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...
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EngageNY

The Concept of a Function

For Students 8th Standards
Explore functions with non-constant rates of change. The first installment of a 12-part module teaches young mathematicians about the concept of a function. They investigate instances where functions do not have a constant rate of change.
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Curated OER

Algebra: Formulae

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore basic algebra formulas. In this introductory algebra lesson, student use basic algebra formulae to simplify expressions that include 1 or 2 operations.
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Curated OER

Discovering Math-Concepts in Advanced Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art and Chinese contributions to mathematics using both print and non-print sources. From their research they create an illustrated table of contents for each chapter of the Nine...

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