Virginia Department of Education
Order Up!
Order in the math class! Scholars learn to evaluate expressions using the order of operations. A game has them rolling number cubes to determine numbers to use when evaluating.
BW Walch
Linear & Exponential Functions
Positioned inside the framework of linear and exponential functions, this lesson is more of an investigation into the effects of changing variables and constants inside an expression. The author takes familiar formulas, those for...
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Symbols in Algebra
Students name and sketch numerical expressions. In this order of operation lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide using the correct order of operation. They perform four specific calculations for their motivation lesson.
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Monkey Business
Students practice reading with expression, decoding and word recognition to become fluent readers. They read the book, "Not me!" Said the Monkey," by Cohn West and view drawings of a lion, snake, rhino, elephant and a monkey from the art...
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Order of Operations
In this Algebra I activity, 9th graders use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions containing parenthesis and brackets. The one page interactive activity contains instruction, worked examples and ten practice...
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The Eyes Have It ... Or Do They?
Students explore facial expressions for the hidden meanings being communicated. Truth can be hidden or at least disguised by a particular expression. The reality of control and the manipulation of truth is discussed in this lesson plan.
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Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms
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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Operations with Signed Numbers
For this middle school mathematics worksheet, learners simplify expression with signed numbers and evaluate expressions for the given value of the variable. The one page worksheet contains twelve problems. Answers are not provided.
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Rational Exponents
In this rational exponents worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various fractional exponents. They determine the simplest numerical answer possible for each expression. Then, students use the rules of exponents...
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Integers and Absolute Value
In this integers and absolute value worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 24 problems. First, they write an integer for each situation described. Then, students evaluate each expression. They also graph each set of integers on a...
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Not Just Words
Students work to improve their oral expression while reading aloud. They read and record an entire story with a partner and listen to the playback of the readings. They evaluate their expressive language using a given checklist.
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Is There Enough String?
Students illustrate the order of operations and evaluate expressions using the order of operations. They create and correctly at least 3 out of 4 expressions using the order of operations.
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Translate Equations
For this translating equations worksheet, 7th graders solve 18 different problems related to translations. First, they use variables and the appropriate operations to write an expression or equation for each. Then, students evaluate each...
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Algebraic Expression: Two Variables: Decimals
In this algebraic worksheet, 6th graders focus on expressions with two variables. Students complete 5 problems using decimals and the workspace given to demonstrate how each problem is solved.
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Rational Exponents
In this rational exponents worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include fractional exponents in each. First, they determine the simplest numerical answer possible for each expression. Then, students apply the rules of...
Virginia Tech
Unit Plan: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A six-day unit for algebra II on exponential and logarithmic functions builds upon Chapter 12 of Merrill Algebra II with Trigonometry; Applications and Connections. The text provides assistance in the depth of instruction...
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College Prep Algebra, Order of Operations
In this algebra worksheet, learners evaluate 9 exponential terms. They use order of operations to solve 18 rational number problems. Students use substitution to evaluate 4 problems involving variables.
EngageNY
Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (Part 2)
Notation in mathematics can be intimidating. Use this lesson to expose pupils to the various ways of representing a function and the accompanying notation. The material also addresses the importance of including a domain if necessary....
EngageNY
Applying the Properties of Operations to Multiply and Divide Rational Numbers
Use properties to evaluate several multiplications and divisions. The 16th lesson in a series of 25 demonstrates to scholars how they can utilize properties of operations to evaluate complex numerical expressions involving multiplication...
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Order of Operations
Seventh graders practice using the Order of Operations to simplify algebraic expressions. They start with some basic operations and move into gradual harder problems to bring to the level of mastery.
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Order of Operations
In this order of operations worksheet, students simplify and evaluate 10 different types of problems by applying the order of operations in each. They simplify basic equations whether multiplication, division, addition, or subtraction....
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Rational Numbers
In this rational numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 31 different problems that include multiplication of each. First, they determine the product of each problems, changing their signs when needed. Then, students simplify each...
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Exponential Functions
In this exponential functions learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 23 various types of problems. First, they simplify each expression. Then, students evaluate the function at different values of x and plot the ordered pairs....
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Artifacts of Wisconsin's Pre-european Cultures
Students research forms of artistic expression in four cultures. They create a representation of art from one of the cultures and create museum information cards. They develop a rubric to evaluate each others work.