It is the job of your mathematicians to figure out how fast Anya is riding her bike when meeting her friend. The problem shares the distance, time spent riding, and Taylor's speed leaving the last variable for your learners to solve. Use...

Sometimes young algebra learners don't understand why they need to create an equation when they can just figure out the answer with it. This activity tries to encourage creating simple equations by balancing the use of more complicated...

Finish out the module with a bang. The last installment of a 36-part module is an end-of-module assessment task. Test takers set up equations to represent relationships and solve problems in an assortment of contexts.

There's just something special about lines in algebra. Introduce your classes to linear equations by analyzing the linear relationship. Young mathematicians use input/output pairs to determine the slope and the slope-intercept formula to...

Pupils analyze a pattern of conference tables to determine the number of tables needed and the number of people that can be seated for a given size. Individuals develop general formulas for the two growing number patterns and...

Examine parts of an expression in this algebra instructional activity. Ninth graders identify the properties of the coefficient and their behavior to the graph. They graph the equation on a TI to see their results.

How many people can fit around a table? Depends on the size of the table, right? Explore patterns to generate an equation for the number of people that can fit around a table given its size.

Collaboration is the key for this equation-solving lesson. Learners solve a multi-step linear equation that requires using the distributive property. Within collaborative groups, scholars discuss multiple methods and troubleshoot mistakes.

Buying a new sofa? Learn how to use the Pythagorean Theorem, as well as algebra and graphing techniques, to determine whether the sofa will fit around a corner (which I'm sure you'll agree is a very important consideration!).

Alegebra amateurs identify the slope and the y-intercept given a linear equation in slope-intercept form by correctly completing some in class problems. They write the linear equation in slope-intercept form that corresponds to the given...

Students explore parabolas.  In this algebra and technology lesson, students construct the equation of a specific parabola, then take digital photos of real-life representations of these parabolas.  Students create a podcast...

Young scholars model quadratic and linear equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve word problems using equations. They create scatter plots and make predictions using correlations.

Learners discover that a system of linear equations models this mixture of quinoa and corn in a collaborative task. Your learners receive all the relevant information in this second of three variants of tasks that ask them to find...

Build confidence by using multiple approaches to problem solving! This resource uses a visual and algebraic approach to solving application problems. A discussion is included about efficient approaches to different problems.

Math is all about finding solutions and connections you didn't expect! Young mathematicians often first discover nonlinear patterns when graphing quadratic functions. The lesson plan begins with the vocabulary of a quadratic graph and...

Pupils explore how dance can be infused with mathematics. In this art and mathematics lesson, students recognize how the ABA dance form is similar to a math number sentence. Pupils create a dance choosing dance words to represent each...

Mrs. Moore's class is trying to earn money for a trip to the science museum, but how much more do they need? Solve this problem with your own class as they develop their ability to model real-life situations algebraically. As an added...

In this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using addition and subtraction. First, they solve each equations for the state variable. Then, students define a variable, write an...

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.

In this solving linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include various types of linear equations. First, they isolate the variable on one side of the equals sign by adding or subtracting the...

In this algebraic equations activity, 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 variable...

In this patriotic puzzle worksheet, students read patriotic stories and write an equation to represent the story. Students solve algebraic equations. This one-page worksheet contains 5 problems.

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

Seventh graders identify variables and controls in a paper airplane investigation. In this scientific method lesson, 7th graders conduct an experiment to determine the variables that affect the flight of paper airplanes. They design an...