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CK-12 Foundation

Patterns and Expressions: Cookie Jars

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
It's okay to get caught with your hand in a virtual cookie jar. Pupils use an interactive to drag cookies from two cookie jars onto a plate. They investigate how an expression representing the number of remaining cookies changes as users...
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Curated OER

SOL Mini-Challenge: Expressions and Operations

For Students 7th - 9th
For this algebra worksheet, students read and solve 20 different algebraic expressions. Students are asked to determine which of the options available is equivalent to the expression in the question.
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Curated OER

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students simplify the algebraic expressions using the order of operations. They pay special attention to the negative signs next to the outside of the parenthesis.
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Curated OER

Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
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Curated OER

Writing Variable Expressions for Physical Models

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the concept of writing variable expressions by examining the similarities between expressions with numbers and expressions with variables. Emerging mathematicians determine rules for sequences and patterns before writing a rule...
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Norm Mitchell

Reteaching Page 2.1 Variables and Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The vocabulary for working with variable is expressions is listed at the top of this handout. Prealgebra pros evaluate four expressions when a value is assigned to the variables. Then an explanation is given about how changing the value...
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Curated OER

Evaluating Variable Expressions

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students replace the variable with a known number and solve the expression following the operation given. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Teacher Created Resources

Working with Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Learners understand that algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses symbols or letters to represent unknown numbers in problems. They also understand the definition for an algebraic expression. Make sure to click on the Download the...
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Curated OER

Algebra 1 Unit 5 Review

For Students 6th - 7th
In this problem solving worksheet, students simplify 2 math expressions, evaluate 1 expression and convert to fractions as instructed. Students find the first 3 terms of one equation, complete 2 graph functions and answer 1 word problem.
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Courseware Solutions

Understanding Algebraic Expressions

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Prealgebra apprentices read seven phrases and write an expression for each. The printable version of the worksheet is not very attractive; it has the standards information printed at the top. The problems are arranged in a table and are...
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Curated OER

Elementary Algebra Study Guide

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers solve problems involving linear equations, inequalities, quadratics, radicals, systems of equations, exponents, and polynomials. Many of the problems encompass a review of Algebra I. This 10-page worksheet...
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Curated OER

Number Cube Activity

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders roll a die to determine the value that will be substituted in order to determine the value of an algebraic expression. The one page instructional activity contains eight...
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Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 4)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This fourth of twelve units in a series continues the investigation of functions through equations and inequalities. However, the modular nature of the lessons in the section make this an excellent resource for any curriculum...
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Curated OER

Review for the Final Exam - College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this algebra review worksheet, students solve 100 open-ended and multiple choice problems.  Students factor, simplify, graph, and solve inequalities, expressions, and equations.
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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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Curated OER

Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5 problems on...
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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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Curated OER

Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra II review:  exponential functions and logarithms learning exercise, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.
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Curated OER

Evaluation Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore algebraic expressions in this Algebra I lesson plan. They evaluate expressions using paper and pencil and then use the TI-83 to provide immediate reinforcements.
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Curated OER

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use substitution to evaluate algebraic expression, including absolute values, factorials, and exponents.    The two page worksheet contains eighteen multiple choice...
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Curated OER

From Expressions to Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate between expression and equation by evaluating integers and observing the difference. They use the TI to see the steps to solve problems.
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Curated OER

Algebra: Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders evaluate algebraic expressions. In this introduction to algebra lesson plan, 6th graders use manipulatives (algebra tiles) to solve problems involving one and two variables. Students apply this knowledge to real life...
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Curated OER

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this algebraic expressions worksheet, students evaluate expressions with given values. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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Curated OER

Expressions and Operations

For Students 9th
For this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include solving a puzzle. First,, they solve each problem with the correct method. Then, students match that answer to the correct...