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Solving Complex Equations with the GERMDAS method

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve complex equations with the GERMDAS method. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations with more than one step using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They apply the order-of operation as they...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Missing Values

For Students 5th - 6th
In this missing values worksheet, students solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they fill in the boxes on the number lines to show how to break addition and subtraction down. Then, students complete the missing values...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multi-Step Problems—All Operations

For Teachers 6th Standards
Harness the power of algebra to solve problems. Young mathematicians learn to work out multi-step problems by applying algebraic techniques, such as solving equations and proportions. They use tape diagrams to model the problem to finish...
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Equations 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss the meaning of balance and how it applies to equations. After listening to a lecture, they practice solving equations with two orders of operation and doing whatever they do on one side to the other side as a class. To...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Chicken Soup Problem

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheets students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They use order of operation to solve for the variables used as they relate to multiplication and addition. There is an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solve for the Unknown

For Students 11th
In this solving for the unknown worksheet, 11th graders solve 10 different equations that include determining the unknown variable in each one. First, they set up the equations so that the insides are equal to each other. Then, students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplify Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
For this simplifying equations worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include basic simplifying of various equations. First, they evaluate any parentheses, exponents, multiplication, addition, and/or subtraction using the...
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Properties of Operations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use the order of operation correctly. For this algebra lesson, 8th graders solve integers using the order of operation. They apply the commutative as well as the associate property to solve problems correctly.
Worksheet
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Mr. Payne Word Search Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, students study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled word in the word...
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Placing Parentheses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students decide where and when to use parentheses. For this algebra lesson, students use parentheses to clarify a math problems and solve correctly. They use order of operation as they solve problems with integers and variable.
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Curated OER

Chapter 2 Test

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve fractions, identify properties of numbers and solve 1 and 2 steps linear equations. There are 25 questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The New Texas Two-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. For this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.
Interactive
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Expressions from Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite sentences into algebraic equations using variables and solve for the unknown. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations using Visuals

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
For this algebra worksheet, students write equations from a given diagram. They relate these problems with functions having to do with inputs and outputs. There are 10 diagrams to be deciphered.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fruity Math

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve one step linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students manipulate their variables and numbers to answer each problem. They make sure the equations stay balanced at all times.
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Curated OER

Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are shown a variety of algebraic equations. In groups, they use tiles to represent each expression in the equations. To end the lesson, they solve story problems with one and two unknown variables. Individuals share their...
PPT
BW Walch

Linear & Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Positioned inside the framework of linear and exponential functions, this lesson is more of an investigation into the effects of changing variables and constants inside an expression. The author takes familiar formulas, those for...
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Two Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve multiple step math problems. In this problem solving lesson, 6th graders practice following step by step instructions such as making cookies or building a snowman. Students use algebra tiles and draw pictures to solve...
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PEMDAS

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use the mneumonic device to help them remember orderof operation. In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders apply PEMDAS to help them equations. They evaluate equations through PEMDAS.
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Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.
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Solve and check multi-step equations and inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners participate in a lesson that is concerned with the solving of multiple step equations and inequalities. The use of algebra tiles translates the information well for the kinesthetic learners. Then the skills are used to solve the...
Worksheet
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Six Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Practice for the Math Regents Exam

For Students 8th - 10th
In this substitution learning exercise, students evaluate six algebraic expressions.  These six problems are practice for  the math regents exam and the solutions are provided.
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Curated OER

Patterns and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate patterns and functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students examine the repetition of integers and objects. They create formulas for the repetition and identify them as function using equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Evaluate Expressions Using Factorials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the factorials of an equations. They solve exponential and absolute value equations. There are 12 questions with an answer key.