University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.
Other
Math Ed Page: A Proposal for Early Math Education
A chapter from a book on mathematics instruction for elementary students. Henri Picciotti explains why instruction in number sense, function sense, and symbol sense is important. He offers sample plans for operation sense.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra Representation
Students will get help translating sentences into algebraic expressions. A practice page is included, and the teacher resource page includes guidelines for a Bingo game.
Other
Mathedpage.org: Algebra Manipulatives: Comparison and History
This resource discusses the use of manipulatives in the study of Algebra. The author sees benefits in symbol manipulation to enrich understanding, in geometric interpretation strengthening the connection to other parts of mathematics,...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Congruence of Triangles
Congruent means, "same size, same shape." Find out more about this concept at this test prep site with real world examples and pictures. Hands-on classroom activity and lots of practice. Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry concepts...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 2
Sixth graders use substitution to find the values of equations and expressions they wrote using appropriate math symbols.
Other
Jeff Miller: Earliest Uses of Symbols for Variables
This personal site explains how variables began and who were the first to use them.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Writing Algebraic Expressions
Write an algebraic expression that will symbolize several examples.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Compare Decimal Numbers 0 to 1
Score points as you compare the value of two given decimals by choosing the correct symbol: less than, greater than, or equal.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers
After finishing this tutorial, you'll be well versed in various properties of real numbers: identity and inverse properties, commutative and associative properties, and distributive properties. You'll also know about the various symbols...
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Mr. Martini's Classroom: Kids Math Comparing Numbers
Compare numbers from 1 to 40 using inequality symbols and equal sign with this interactive game.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
Concord Consortium
Seeing Math: Linear Transformer
Transformations of linear functions, with links between the symbolic and graphic forms, can be powerful tools to help students overcome conceptual hurdles in algebra.
BBC
Bbc: Algebra Revision Bite Solving Equations
BBC Schools offers a test review ("revision") of several aspects of solving equations. Content includes solving simple equations, solving equations with brackets, simplifying letters in equations, plus much more. After working through...
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Speed Math Inequalities
Students are given two equations and will use inequality symbols to compare them.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Understanding Algebraic Factoring
This site from the Drexel University explains the principles of factoring symbolically using algebra tiles.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 1
Sixth graders use their knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations to write expressions and equations using appropriate math symbols.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Introduction to Algebra
An explanation of algebra and equations that emphasizes how easy it is to learn the basics. The concept of balancing equations is looked at in detail. This page can be used by teachers in lesson planning or by students who seem to be...
Harvey Mudd College
Mudd Math Fun Facts: Pascal's Triangle
This tutorial defines and and demonstrates Pascal's triangle.
Other
Chili Math: The Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition
The distributive property of multiplication over addition allows us to eliminate the grouping symbol, usually in the form of parenthesis. Illustrates the basic pattern or formula and how to apply it.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Number Tricks
Can you break the magic number code? Test your algebra aptitude in this challenge that explores number generalizations, symbols, and equations. Discover how algebraic procedures are used in everyday situations in this one page activity...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Sequences and Series: Terminology and Notation
Explains the basic terminology and notation of sequences and series, including summation symbols, subscripts, and indices.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Identification of Simple Fractions
This tutorial teaches you to dentify the basic parts and symbols for fractions and gives some practice doing this.