Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations and Simplifying Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars solve 12 linear equations. They use opposite operations to solve for the given variable. Students combine like terms and use order of operations rules to simplify 13 expressions.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Fortune Properties

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Complete identity and equality property problems in hands-on activities. Smart cookies identify the identity and equality properties. They complete a review of order of operations, watch an online video, and make a foldable with the...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Watch Out for Parentheses 1

For Teachers 5th Standards
Parentheses are an important tool in the algebraic toolbox in regard to the structure of the algebraic equation. They are the beginning of the standard order of operations rule, the P in PEMDAS. The central question...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Students 9th
For this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include solving a puzzle. First,, they solve each problem with the correct method. Then, students match that answer to the correct...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Students 8th
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include determining various expressions. First, they determine the equation that best represents total earning for a week. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Students 9th
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 16 different problems that include various expressions and operations. First, they simplify each given equation. Then, students match that answer to the correct...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this expressions and operations worksheet, students solve and complete 5 different problems that include reading and solving each individual question. First, they determine the value of each equation given the variables. Then,...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Translate and Evaluate

For Teachers 7th
Hopefully nothing gets lost in translation. Pupils translate between verbal phrases and algebraic expressions. They then use candy to determine what values to substitute into the expressions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addition And Subtraction of Rational Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young algebraic thinkers find the solutions to 20 rational expressions using addition and subtraction. They pay close attention to following the Order of Operations!
Worksheet
Math Stars

Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 7

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unmasking the Villian

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore order of operation and ways to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students understand the process it takes to solve an equation correctly. They explore one step and two steps equations as they solve using order of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
In this algebra worksheet, students review basic division and multiplication concepts to solve problems using order of operation. This worksheet contains 11 multiple choice questions.
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Simplifying Radicals – Day 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
It doesn't get simpler than this. Scholars first learn to simplify radicals by determining the prime factors of the radicand. The lesson progresses to simplifying radicals involving algebraic expressions in the radicand.
Assessment
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CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Target D

For Teachers 7th Standards
Put expressions, equations, and inequalities to work! Young scholars solve problems using various strategies. Meant as a snapshot of the Smarter Balanced Assessment, a set of seven questions includes topics from writing expressions to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra: Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders evaluate algebraic expressions. In this introduction to algebra lesson plan, 6th graders use manipulatives (algebra tiles) to solve problems involving one and two variables. Students apply this knowledge to real life...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Markup and Markdown Problems

For Teachers 7th Standards
There is a 100 percent chance this resource will help pupils connect percents to financial literacy. Young mathematicians use their knowledge of percents to find markups and markdowns in financial situations in the seventh segment in a...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Building Functions: Reverse to Inverse

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Reverse the wrapping to get to the gift. Using the idea of unwrapping a gift, the lesson introduces the concept of inverses. Pupils first determine the order needed to evaluate a function at a point, then use the reverse to find the...
Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 6

For Students 6th Standards
Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...
Interactive
Scholastic

Study Jams! Multiplication & Division Equations

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Sam sets up both a multiplication and a division equation and works them through step by step. The one of each type are provided as independent practice. Have your middle schoolers watch the animation at home and take the accompanying...
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 4

For Students 6th Standards
Halfway through the module — the perfect time for an assessment. The 18th installment of a 36-part series is a mid-module assessment. Scholars provide evidence of understanding through various mathematical and contextual problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Manipulating Integers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students manipulate integers to add, subtract, multiply and divide using order of operation. They rewrite word problems and solve for the unknown. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Benchmark Review

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners review inverse, negative integers and order of operation. In this algebra lesson plan, students combine like terms and solve linear equations by multiplying and dividing by the inverse of an integer. They rewrite word problems...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Absolute Value and GERMDAS practice

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students evaluate absolute value expressions. For this algebra lesson, students apply the order of operation as they solve expressions with absolute value bars. They analyze the two different answers resulting from an absolute value...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving with the GERMDAS method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the order of operation to solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations in standard form. They use GERMDAS to solve the problems following the specific steps. They graph their solutions and analyze...