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Special Products
Looking for a activity on special products of binomials? This one-page document includes two separate assignments on special products. Problems include multiplying binomials in the form (a+b)^2,(a-b)^2,(a + b)(a -b), as well as a few...
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Solving Inequalities
Do properties of equations hold true for inequalities? Teach solving inequalities through the theme of properties. Your class discovers that the multiplication property of equality doesn't hold true for inequalities when multiplying by a...
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Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 1)
Polynomial multiplication and factoring go hand in hand. Why not teach them together. This resource begins with an area model for distributing a monomial and then connects the process to factoring the GCF. Learners then advance to...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Representing the Laws of Arithmetic
Sixth graders connect numerical expressions to geometric area. They first complete an assessment task requiring them to identify area models for numerical expressions. Learners then participate in an activity to match area models to...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Target C
Pupils may be able to simplify expressions, but do they understand how to simplify an expression? A PowerPoint presentation gives several examples of Smarter Balanced Assessment items that test learners' understanding of the concept....
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Representing Relationships with Equations
Learners explore Cuisenaire Rods. In this pre-algebra lesson, students work with a partner to generate addition problems with the sum of ten using Cuisenaire Rods. Learners construct examples of the Commutative Property using...
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Integer Algebraic Addition
Students use algebra tiles to solve linear equations with integer solutions. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the additive inverse and the zero pair concept.
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Real Number System
Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...
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Multiplying a Polynomial and a Monomial
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve multiplication problems using the distributive property. There are 16 questions with an answer key.
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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
In this algebra worksheet, students are asked to add and subtract polynomials by combining like terms and using the distributive properties correctly. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Problems contain negative and positive numbers as well as variables. They use the distributive property to simplify...
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Multiplying Polynomials
In this algebra worksheet, students multiply polynomials using the distributive property and the foiling method. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Equations with Variables on Both Sides
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign. Problems include the use of the distributive property to remove parenthesis. Thetwo page worksheet contains a...
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Simplifying Variable Expressions
In this combining like terms worksheet, students simplify 22 expressions. Seven of these expressions require students to use the distributive property.
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Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
In this inequalities instructional activity, students solve inequalities. They graph solutions on a number line. Students solve problems by combining like terms, and using the distributive property. Variables...
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Solving Equations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations using the distributive property. They isolate and solve for the unknown. There are 7 questions.
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Markup and Markdown Problems
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...
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Unit 2 Review: Create and Solve Equations and Inequalities
Start with the basics. Pupils work through a review of the unit on equations and inequalities. Learners begin with solving equations and inequalities with no context, move on to problems that involve a context, and finish with a...
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Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Module 2
A seven-question assessment determines how well your learners understand the procedures to add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed rational numbers. Pupils show their understanding through problem-solving situations.
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Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 4
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.
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Convert Equations from Standard Form to Slope Intercept Form
Students convert from standard form to slope intercept form. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite an equation in standard form by solving for y and putting it into the slope intercept form. They use the distributive property and...
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Decimal Linear Equations
In this algebra learning exercise, 11th graders solve algebraic equations containing decimals and distributive property. There are 30 questions with an answer key.
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Reciprocals
Students factor rational expressions using their reciprocals. In this algebra lesson, students simplify rational equations by factoring the fraction vy its reciprocal. They use the distributive property and solve combining like terms.
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Convert Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form
Ninth graders convert between the standard form of an equation and the y-intercept form. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders rewrite equations from their standard form into the y=mx + b form. They solve for y using the distributive...