Activity
NASA

The Drake Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Drake Equation worksheet, students read about how scientists can estimate the number of intelligent civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. Students answer 7 questions about the Drake Equation and they use the internet to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Fractional Equations

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve irrational functions by identifying the variables and make sure the equation is a true statement. They solve word problems also. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Students 9th
In this solving equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems that include multiplication and division. First, they solve each equations using either the multiplicative property of equality of the division...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Review of Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work to complete various algebraic equations using different methods. Given a word problem, students create a poster identifying the various parts of the equation as well as the solution to the problem. Posters are presented...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Simple Equations (B)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this equations worksheet, students solve 21 problems in which simple equations are solved using addition or subtraction. Students find the value of the variable in each equation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Complex Analysis: Polynomial Equations

For Students Higher Ed
For this polynomial equation worksheet, students explore real fractional powers of complex numbers. This three-page worksheet contains examples, explanations and approximately seven problems.
Interactive
Curated OER

Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve linear equations in which like variable terms must be combined. The one page interactive worksheet contains fifteen problems. Answers and a hint are provided. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Doing Battle With Radical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and solve examples of equations involving radicals. They complete a Doing Battle With Radical Equations worksheet and checklist.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Systems: Applications of Linear Algebra to Differential Equations

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this differential equations learning exercise, learners solve systems of simultaneous differential equations using linear algebra. This six-page learning exercise contains approximately six problems, with explanations and examples.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve linear equations In this algebra lesson, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Systems of Equations in Two Variables

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students work with pairs of linear equations. Three problems ask students to determine if the given ordered pair is a solution of the system of equations. Students graph two systems to determine the solution.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Use this learning exercise to write equations in both point-slope form and slope-intercept form. Start by writing equations given one point and the slope and finish by writing equations given two points and a few real-world applications....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Modeling Linear Relationships

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars graph lines using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students create data using tables and equations. They use their data to make predictions and draw conclusion.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Age Problems

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders are presented with age word problems which are solved by writing an equation in one variable.  The one page worksheet contains 2 worked examples and sixteen practice problems.  Answers...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Morning Walk

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

A Critical Look at Proportional Relationships

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use proportions to determine the travel distance in a given amount of time. The 10th installment in a series of 33 uses tables and descriptions to determine a person's constant speed. Using the constant speed, pupils write a linear...
Lesson Plan
Statistics Education Web

NFL Quarterback Salaries

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Use statistics to decide if NFL quarterbacks earn their salaries! Learners study correlation coefficients after using technology to calculate regression equations. Through the data, they learn the meaning of correlation and correlation...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

An Algebraic Oversight

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Tackle a common misconception using a performance task. Dividing by a variable to eliminate a variable may seem like a good idea, but simplifying the variable eliminates solutions as well. Learners develop algebraic and graphical support...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Writing Constraints

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Use this resource to present your number crunchers with how to write a constraint equation and to determine viable solutions. The price of an object limits the amount that can be purchased. The speed at which you walk limits the number...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Motion Along a Line – Search Robots Again

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
We can mathematically model the path of a robot. Learners use parametric equations to find the location of a robot at a given time. They compare the paths of multiple robots looking for parallel and perpendicular relationships and...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

The Wheel Shop

For Students K - 12th Standards
Teach solving for unknowns through a problem-solving approach. The grouping of five lessons progresses from finding an unknown through simple reasoning to solving simultaneous equations involving three and four variables. Each lesson...
Unit Plan
Education Development Center

Language of Algebra

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Don't rush into algebra, let learners visualize, guess, and predict their way to a successful math career. The introductory unit incorporates beginner algebraic concepts with shapes instead of variables. Young mathematicians use a...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 8 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 5)

For Students 5th Standards
Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flash cards. With a total of forty-eight cards, each are printed in bold font, and include definition cards that offer a labeled example. Terms include absolute value, ordered...
Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Shelves

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Don't leave this task on the shelf — use it is assess middle schoolers understanding of patterns. Participants try to discover a pattern in the number of bricks and planks used to make shelves. They then match descriptions...