Math Stars
Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 8
You've just hit the jackpot of integrating math problems and riddles with this jumbo-sized resource! Written as a newsletter, scroll through 35 pages of puzzles and quality problems to engage and encourage your learners to inquire...
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students add and subtract rational expressions using the LCM. They combine like denominators before they add and subtract the expressions. There are 8 questions.
Curated OER
Islamic Inheritance Mathematics
Students determine how a woman's estate is divided among her beneficiaries according to Islamic inheritance law. They add and subtract fractions.
Noyce Foundation
Time to Get Clean
It's assessment time! Determine your young mathematicians' understanding of elapsed time with this brief, five-question quiz.
Illustrative Mathematics
Combined Fuel Efficiency
Practice simplifying complex fractions and long division of polynomials with this brief exercise. These four questions make a challenging warm-up activity or a short, but comprehensive, follow-up after a detailed lesson on algebraic...
Curated OER
Number and Algebra: Again and Again
Students use a given spreadsheet to investigate an iterative process by changing the variables. They design their own spreadsheet to investigate the iterative process.
Curated OER
Proportional Problems 1
Eighth graders explore representing fractions as ratios and proportions. They model proportions through the use of blocks, LEGO gears and activities with bicycle gears and pedals. Students work with bicycle gear boxes to observe and...
Curated OER
Tax, Tip and Discount Word Problems
Pupils solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra lesson, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.
Curated OER
Manipulatives Make Abstract Math Concepts Concrete
Using math lessons that include manipulatives can help cement learning.
California Education Partners
Miguel's Milkshakes
Moooove over, there's a better deal over there! The fourth segment in a series of eight requires individuals to determine the best unit cost for milk. Scholars calculate the least amount they can spend on a particular quantity of...
Curated OER
Guess My Shape
Learners play a game with shapes. They work in groups to identify the names and characteristics of various shapes. They give each other clues to see if others can identify the shape being described. This is a great hands on activity.
Curated OER
Children's Museum of Houston - Pre/Post Classroom Activities - Nets
Students make three dimensional shapes with nets. In this nets lesson, students receive nets which they fold to make a three dimensional object. They predict what shape each net will make and verify it after making the net. They use the...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Multiply and Divide Algebraic Fractions
Students learn about the concept of multiplying and dividing algebraic fractions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Simplify Algebraic Fractions
Students learn about the concept of algebraic fractions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Complex Rational Expressions
Learn to simplify complex fractions via this tutorial that features various methods for simplifying, example problems with step-by-step solutions, and practice problems, complete with answers and discussions.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Complex Fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to simplify complex fractions.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Complex Fractions/rules for Operations
A brief look at multiplying, adding, and subtracting complex fractions with links to rules.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Complex Fractions
This tutorial shows two different ways in which you can simplify complex fractions. Works through examples step-by-step and gives some practice problems.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Complex Fractions
A brief lesson, including good examples, on complex fractions is provided by PurpleMath.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Method of Partial Fractions
This lesson teaches how to dissect complicated fractions into the sum of simple fractions.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: The Evolution of Numbers
Discusses what numbers are and how our understanding of them has evolved over thousands of years, from simple counting to negative numbers and irrational numbers, for example. Includes a set of practice questions where students identify...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic polynomial expressions of the form ax^2 + bx + c.