Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Variable Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial that covers evaluating and simplifying different types of expressions. Find definitions and examples of exponential notation, order of operations, variables, and algebraic expressions, and complete practice exercises through...
Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Operations on Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial will guide you through the rules and steps for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing real numbers, as well as evaluating numeric expressions and using order of operations. Contains step-by-step solutions to example...
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
As a hands-on lesson, the students will recognize the correct usage of the order of operations. In groups, the students will work cooperatively to discover the importance of following step-by-step instructions and apply that knowledge in...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Calendar Fun Operations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is designed to help students evaluate numerical expressions by using order of operations. The students will be provided a calendar for the current month of the year. Students will then be provided with a worksheet that...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Algebra Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this Jeopardy game to review the concepts of order of operations, equality, variables, verbal expressions and algebraic expressions. Non linear format allows for a fun presentation to the class!
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Algebraic Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics related to algebraic expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Praxis Core Math: Algebraic Properties Lesson

For Students 9th - 10th
Goes over the properties that apply to algebraic expressions and equations. Includes examples and practice questions.
Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Algebra Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Expressions for Real Life Situations

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the order of operations and variable expressions to solve real-world problems
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Order Among Chaos

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson is designed to assist students not only in using the order of operations, but also experimenting with how grouping and ordering affects answers. In groups as teams, the students will compete while finding algebraic...
Study Guide
Other

Ohio Department of Education: Fifth Grade Achievement Test (Practice Test) [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 6th
Half-length practice test for the third grade OAT (Ohio Achievement Test). The test includes 17 multiple-choice and 3 open-response question dealing with topics such as measurement (unit conversion, time), geometry (volume, area), data...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Pre Algebra/ Pan Balance

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows students to manipulate objects in order to complete pan balance operations. It also has a few order of operation problems as a review.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Worksheet Index

For Students 9th - 10th
WyzAnt is a resource of many algebra worksheets. An answer key is available, or you can click on the problem to see the work. Topics include: basic algebra, simplifying, multiplication, exponents, order of operations, negative exponents,...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Numerical Expression Evaluation With Basic Operations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students evaluate variable expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
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Math.com

Math.com: The Language of Algebra Unit Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The algebra unit quiz consists of eight true or false questions. Solutions are provided.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Substitution Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th
The worksheet consists of problems that use substitution and the order of operations to practice simplifying. Solutions are included.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Evaluating an Expression

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
This lesson demonstrates how to evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions that contain powers following the order of operation rules.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Evaluating Expressions: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson demonstrates how to evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions that contain powers following the order of operation rules. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Evaluating Expressions."
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Calculator Use With Algebra Expressions

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students learn how to evaluate expressions using a calculator. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Checking Solutions to Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers graphing and solving basic inequalities. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Imaginary Numbers? What Do You Mean Imaginary?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Is it any wonder that young scholars are suspicious? We lead, sometimes drag, them through Algebra I insisting they must follow the order of operations. We make them learn the "hard way" of doing an assignment one day only to show them...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Unit Review

For Teachers 6th Standards
What have students learned over the course of Unit 1? Students apply their knowledge of multiples, factors, order of operations, and equivalent expressions to review for the unit test.