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Using the Overhead and Algebra to Correctly Guess the Number

For Students 8th - 10th
In this questing numbers learning exercise, students use algebra equations to discover how the teacher correctly chooses the students' numbers each and every-time.  A pencil, key, stamp, yarn, and overhead are needed for this activity.
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Education Development Center

Algebraic Habits of Mind

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Math really is just one big puzzle waiting to be solved. Show learners that math can be intriguing and provide them with visually engaging problems and puzzles. The focus is on solving simple equations and looking at expressions. 
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University of Utah

Simultaneous Linear Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Solve simultaneous linear equations, otherwise known as systems of linear equations. Pupils practice solving systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination. The workbook provides a class activity and homework...
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Slopes Puzzle

For Students 8th - 9th
In this slopes puzzle learning exercise, students solve and complete 16 different problems that include determining various slopes of equations. First, they cut apart each of the pieces shown. Then, students use the slopes of each linear...
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Pythagorean Theorem Puzzle

For Students 8th
In this Pythagorean theorem worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete a puzzle using the Pythagorean theorem. First, they cut out the pieces and make two squares. Then, students combine all of the pieces to make a third square. They use...
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Patriotic Puzzles

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this patriotic puzzle worksheet, students read patriotic stories and write an equation to represent the story. Students solve algebraic equations. This one-page worksheet contains 5 problems.
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Quotable Puzzles: Expressions & Operations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this expression and operation worksheet, students factor given expressions. They match their answer to a corresponding letter of the alphabet. Upon completion, students will solve a puzzle containing a quote. This one-page...
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Cross Number Puzzle --Wayne's VW

For Students 9th - 11th
In this cross number puzzle, students read clues and write algebraic equations to match the clues.  They use algebra to solve each problem and place their answer in the appropriate place in the cross number puzzle.  This...
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Algebra Vocabulary Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
In this algebra vocabulary instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle, using a set of 13 algebraic clues and a word box given at the bottom of the page.
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Equation Hangman

For Students 7th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students play a game of hangman using equations. They guess the operation symbol or the digit used. If it s a repeated digit or symbol, then the student is closer to being "hung".
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Equations Analysis Test

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are asked to solve equations by completing word problems based on clues. They have to make the equation a true statement. There are 37 questions with an answer key.
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Equations Analysis Test

For Students 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders find the missing words for each letter. They translate the letters in to numbers using inches and yard. There are 10 problems with an answer key.
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Simplify Expressions by Combining Like Terms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students practice their ability to simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Students can check their answers, and there are "hints" given should they get stuck.
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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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Simplest Form

For Students 9th
In this simplest form worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 28 different problems that include solving a puzzle. First, they determine the simplest for each expression given in the adjacent answer column. Then, students write the...
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Linear Equations

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve linear equations and rewrite them in the form y=mx + b. They graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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The Right Angle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, pupils rewrite word problems using an algebraic equation to find the answer. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Factoring Puzzle

For Students 7th - 9th
In this factoring puzzle, students factor given equations with one and two variables, exponents, and parenthesis.  This one-page learning exercise contains 19 matching problems. 
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The Balancing Act: Bottles, Plates, Drinking Glasses and Jugs

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this algebra worksheet, students ponder this 1 puzzle concerning the balance of bottles, plates, drinking glasses, and jugs. Students set up equations from a word problem and proceed in determining how much of one is needed to balance...
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Color Tile Riddles

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this color the tile riddles worksheet, students solve and complete 6 different puzzles that include various riddles to solve. First, they determine the number that is represented by what color according to the information given. Then,...
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Right Angles--Algebra Vocabulary

For Students 9th - 11th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students create a crossword review of algebra vocabulary.  The students must determine the correct answer to each clue and then determine the correct placement for the term in the 12 by 12...
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Virginia Department of Education

Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Compare graphing an inequality in one variable on a number line to graphing an inequality in two variables on a coordinate plane. Young mathematicians work on a puzzle matching inequalities and their solutions. They then complete a...
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Mystery Numbers- Enrichment Worksheet

For Students 1st
In this mystery numbers worksheet, 1st graders fill in a square in each of 8 equations. They solve an addition problem and its inverse subtraction problem before writing the number on the blank line. They make up their own problems in...
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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...