Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equations, Expressions, Factorization

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students graph and solve equations and expressions. For this algebra lesson, students use simple factorization to simplify expressions. They review for an exam by doing basic algebra.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rational Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students simplify rational expressions. In this algebra lesson, students solve rational equations using multiplication and division. They apply properties of exponents and negative exponents to solve the problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice using the Order of Operations to simplify algebraic expressions. They start with some basic operations and move into gradual harder problems to bring to the level of mastery.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra War

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners play a game of "Algebra War". They write linear equations and evaluate functions. They work in groups as they play the game to reinforce basic algebra skills.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Expression: Two Variables: Decimals

For Students 6th
In this algebraic worksheet, 6th graders focus on expressions with two variables.  Students complete 5 problems using decimals and the workspace given to demonstrate how each problem is solved.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Students 9th
In this order of operations instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include using the order of operations. First, they use the order of operations to help them simplify each expression. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Easy Worksheet: Dividing Integers

For Students 6th - 8th
In this dividing integers learning exercise, students solve 8 short answer problems. Students divide positive and negative integers. 
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 7th
Future mathematicians learn about arithmetic and geometric sequences, as well as common ratios and differences as they complete a worksheet matching sequences with the algebraic expressions that represent them.
Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 4)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Critical thinking is an important aspect of mathematics — it's time to put your brain to work! Use this assessment to challenge pupils and test their skills. Concepts assessed include function notation, factoring, completing the square,...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
If you can multiply binomials, you can factor trinomials! This is the premise for a lesson on factoring. Pupils look for patterns in the binomials they multiply and apply them in reverse. Examples include leading coefficients of one...
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 3)

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
The 15th installment of a 35-part module is a mid-module assessment task. Covering concepts in the first half of the module, the task acts as a formative assessment, providing you with valuable information on how learners are doing.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (Part 2)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Notation in mathematics can be intimidating. Use this lesson to expose pupils to the various ways of representing a function and the accompanying notation. The material also addresses the importance of including a domain if necessary....
Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 1: Exponents

For Teachers 8th Standards
How much do you know about exponents? The pre-test covers the concepts of integer exponents with both numerical and algebraic one-variable expressions. The test is also over representing numbers in scientific notation, operating with...
Activity
Education Development Center

Integer Combinations—Postage Stamps Problem (HS Version)

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
It seems the post office has run out of stamps! Learners build all the values of postage available if the post office only sells five- and seven-cent stamps. The task provides an opportunity to create an expression in two variables and...
Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Generalizing Patterns: The Difference of Two Squares

For Teachers 8th Standards
After completing an assessment task where they express numbers as the difference of squares (i.e., 9 = 5^2 – 4^2), class members note any patterns that they see in the problems.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Modeling Motion: Rolling Cups

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Connect the size of a rolling cup to the size of circle it makes. Pupils view videos of cups of different sizes rolling in a circle. Using the videos and additional data, they attempt to determine a relationship between cup...
Lesson Plan
Teacher Created Resources

Working with Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Learners understand that algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses symbols or letters to represent unknown numbers in problems. They also understand the definition for an algebraic expression. Make sure to click on the Download the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra 1 Unit 8 Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this math instructional activity, students practice the techniques associated with algebra 1. This 5-page instructional activity has many different types of problems for the students to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the order of operations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the rules of arithmetic and algebra as they review and practice simplifying increasingly complex numeric expressions using the order...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Integers and Order of Operations

For Teachers 9th
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders solve addition, subtraction and multiplication of integers using the correct order of operation. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Law of Sines

For Students 10th
For this Law of sines worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different sets of problems related to the Law of Sine and Ambiguous case. First, they determine the ratio of the sides of the triangle with the given measurements. Then, students...
Interactive
Curated OER

Order of Operation

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems using the correct order of operation. They use properties of exponents to solve problems.  There are 18 multiple choice questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Expressions Involving Variables

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice translating verbal expressions into algebraic expressions. In this introductory algebra lesson, 6th graders practice writing written/verbal sentences into algebraic expressions and vice versa. Students also review...
Lesson Plan
Teacher Created Materials

Working With Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
First, middle school mathematicians read phrases and translate them into a variable expression. Then, they make statements that explain expressions. On a second page, they combine variables to simplify expressions, and then they...