Abracadabra! Letters can be used in math to represent numbers with the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems! Math magicians will participate in an activity that uses a calculator and a bag...

Learn the stories a formula holds. An interesting lesson takes a unique approach to teach how to use formulas. Beginning with a formula, learners predict what the variables stand for and then use the formula to make calculations and tell...

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...

Build upon prior equation writing experience to create more complicated equations. Lesson one in a 33-part unit builds upon the class members' sixth and seventh grade experience of writing linear equations. Several examples...

Positive or negative, zero or no solution, are all possibilities for the solution of a linear equation. Here the resource gives examples of linear equations in one variable and their type of solutions. The resource comes with commentary...

MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Students perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.

Learners solve word problems and regular number problems having to do with equations with variables. They complete 10 problems.

Sixth graders are shown a variety of algebraic equations. In groups, they use tiles to represent each expression in the equations. To end the instructional activity, they solve story problems with one and two unknown variables....

For this math worksheet, students simplify the expressions. They create new expressions converting words into variables. They also practice using the order of operations.

Seventh graders solve 10 different problems that take multiple steps to solve. First, they combine like terms if necessary. Pupils isolate the terms that contain the variable they want to solve. In addition, they substitute their answer...

In this polynomial worksheet, students factor polynomials. Equations contain two to three terms, with one to two different variables. This one-page worksheet contains ten problem.

In this algebra worksheet, students replace the variable with a known number and solve the expression following the operation given. There are 24 questions with an answer key.

In this order of operations learning exercise, students solve and complete 7 different problems that include using the order of operations or PEMDAS. First, they simplify expressions inside grouping symbols and then any terms containing...

In this questing numbers worksheet, 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.

In this variables practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems. Students solve 6 problems.

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.

In this basic algebra activity, students solve each of 20 equations by following the rules for basic algebra. They identify the variable in each equation. Then, students add or subtract like terms to get them on one side and the variable...

In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve and check ten algebraic equations. In the first 3 problems, they find the solution of the equation by using the substitution method. And in the last 7, students solve for each...

In this letter symbols learning exercise, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they circle the expressions that are the same as the one shown. Then, students find the value of each symbol. In addition, they...

In this inequality word problem instructional activity, students solve ten word problems related to algebra and inequalities. They first determine how many pounds of cheese it would take to make a specific amount of grated cheese...

Scholars are introduced to the usage of the Order of Operations. They explore the use of variables and how they are represented by any letter of the alphabet. They then engage in discussion for verbal assessment.

It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.

Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.

A quick learning game challenges players to solve one-step addition and subtraction algebraic equations. Scholars play against several others, racing around the track in their four-wheeler, to see who can solve for a variable as fast...