Virginia Department of Education
Using Order of Operations and Exploring Properties
If you need some creative ways to teach the order of operations, use a series of activities that focus on properties. Each lesson uses different materials and works as a stand-alone activity, or can build upon the concepts of the last...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Calendar Fun Operations
Middle schoolers explore the concept order of operations. For this order of operations lesson, students make a song about the order of operations in groups. Middle schoolers practice working problems using order of operations.
Curated OER
Subtracting Integers with Counters
Students subtract integers using counters. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using an online tool. They use subtraction to isolate the variable.
Curated OER
Matrix Math
Tenth graders practice adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices. After completing and reviewing bell ringer problems they review homework from night before and discuss any questions. Students are introduced to new matrix...
Curated OER
Integer Arithmetic
Students solve integer-based problems. They add and subtract integers as well find missing integers. They represent a scenario involving positive and negative integers and solve it.
Curated OER
Venn Diagrams & Word Problems
Students explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Students use survey results about MySpace and Facebook in a Venn...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Integers: Negative Numbers: Number Opposites
Students take a quiz over the concept of integer opposites, also known as additive inverses. After answering each question they are given feedback. Hints are available but affect the score. If students are still struggling with the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Negative Number Addition and Subtraction: Word Problems
Practice solving word problems with negative numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: Recognize Opposite Signs of Numbers
Use the number line to recognize the opposite of a number.