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Math Solutions

Dr. Seuss Comes to Middle School Math Class

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
If you think Dr. Seuss has no place in a math classroom, then take a look at this resource. Based on the classic children's book Green Eggs and Ham, this sequence of activities engages children learning to model real-world contexts with...
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Workbook
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Expressions and Equations

For Students 6th Standards
Variables may be unknown, but expressions and equations are easy to understand. Pupils learn to write, evaluate, and simplify numeric and algebraic expressions. They also investigate how to write and solve simple equations and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra: Simplify Expression - Level 2

For Students 7th - 8th
In this simplifying expressions worksheet, learners combine like terms to simplify a given expression. This one-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page. This on-line worksheet may be produced in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet Chapter 7 & 8 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, high schoolers find the value of given expressions, simplify division equations containing two variables, find the square root, and solve radicals. This worksheet contains 100 problems and contains an answer key.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplification

For Students 8th - 9th
In this simplification worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different algebraic expressions. They simplify each expression given in all three parts of the sheet by combining like terms. Then, students write each answer in the lowest...
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Workbook
National Security Agency

Equations and Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives,  real-world applications, and problem solving, learners write...
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Interactive
New Mexico State University

Curse Reverse

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Build towers with algebraic expressions. Pupils use algebraic expressions to build towers that allow their players to navigate a series of rooms. Learners evaluate expressions using different values for the variables to create a pathway...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Writing and Expanding Multiplication Expressions

For Teachers 6th Standards
Find out what's so standard about standard form. Scholars learn to write multiplication expressions with variables in the 10th instructional activity in a series of 36. They use different symbols for multiplication and translate between...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra...Your Second Language

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Help learners translate word problems into algebraic equations. They will rewrite words using symbols and evaluate algebraic expressions using real life scenarios, animation sequences, video presentations, and activities to help learners...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Kitchen Floor Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
An interesting way to look at the kitchen floor is to count the number of tiles in the border. Fred starts with four white floor tiles and writes an expression for the number of tiles needed for the colored border. Algebra learners are...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Writing Addition and Subtraction Expressions

For Teachers 6th Standards
Symbols make everything so much more concise. Young mathematicians learn to write addition and subtraction expressions — including those involving variables — from verbal phrases. Bar models help them understand the concept. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Variables and Expressions

For Students 9th
In this variables and expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems that include translating various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each algebraic expression. Then, students write an...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Variable Expressions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this variable expressions worksheet, students solve variable expressions.  They write algebraic expressions.  This one-page worksheet contains 10 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Variables and Expressions

For Students 9th
In this variables and expressions learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 26 different problems that include various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each given algebraic expression. Then, students write...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simple Algebra Assigned Variables

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the algebraic expressions. They substitute the variables for the values listed.
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PPT
Curated OER

Who Wants to Win Millions?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Similar to the popular game Jeopardy, pre-algebra students will play to win. This game focuses on solving and writing simple equations using subtraction, multiplication, or addition. A great way to review for the big test!
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving for an Unknown

For Students 8th - 9th
In this solving for the unknown activity, students solve and complete 18 different problems that include algebraic expressions. First, they study each pattern in the equations shown. Then, students solve each equation for the variable...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Combining Like Terms

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this combining like terms worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include combining like terms in various algebraic expressions. First, they define like terms to determine how to combine them. Then, students...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Evaluating Variable Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th
In this variable expression instructional activity, students substitute a given value into an algebraic equation and then solve the problem. This three-page instructional activity contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Study Guide: Order of Operations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students learn how to evaluate algebraic expressions using the order of operations. They then solve 12 problems using what they learned.
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Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Toy Trains

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Scholars identify and continue the numerical pattern for the number of wheels on a train. Using the established pattern and its inverse, they determine whether a number of wheels is possible. Pupils finish by developing an algebraic...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Simplify Products or Quotients of Single Variable Expressions: Quotients of Single Variable Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Investigate division within an algebraic term using an inquiry-based lesson. Individuals adjust sliders and watch as the simplification of the term changes. Questions help guide them to important conclusions.
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Flipped Math

Unit 1 Review: Analyze Graphs and Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Get in one last practice. Pupils work through 12 problems and a performance task to review the topics in Unit 1. The problems cover analyzing and modeling with graphs, algebraic properties of equality, and adding, subtracting, and...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Young mathematicians solve linear equations by drawing models of algebra tiles using colored pencils. To finish, they solve the same equations algebraically and check their answers using a graphing calculator.