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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Slope-Intercept Sort

For Teachers 8th - 10th
What's so special about slope? Pupils first match cards with slope and y-intercept to graphs of linear equations. They continue the lesson by matching equations in slope-intercept form to the same graphs.
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A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
PPT
Curated OER

Who Wants to Win Millions?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Similar to the popular game Jeopardy, pre-algebra students will play to win. This game focuses on solving and writing simple equations using subtraction, multiplication, or addition. A great way to review for the big test!
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Curated OER

Coordinates Algebra Game

For Students 4th - 8th
In this coordinates worksheet, students solve the algebra problems by solving for x in the box that is called out by the coordinate. Students complete 16 problems.
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EngageNY

Recursive Challenge Problem—The Double and Add 5 Game

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
As a continuation of a previous lesson, this activity builds on the concept of calculating the terms of a sequence. Pupils are challenged to determine the smallest starting term to reach a set number by a set number of rounds. Notation...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Expressions & Equations

For Students 9th
In this algebraic expressions and equations activity, 9th graders solve 12 various types of problems ranging from writing expressions for each written equation to solving 8 different word problems related to cost, speed, age, and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Modeling in Algebra

For Students 8th
In this modeling in algebra worksheet, 8th graders solve ten different types of algebra problems, including 5 word problems. They first complete each table, describe the pattern used, and determine the 20th and nth term for each....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Infinite Pre-Algebra: Two-Step Equation Word Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this two step equations worksheet, students solve 14 word problems in short answer format. Students write a linear equation and solve given a word problem.
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Interesting Integers and Exciting Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
An 80-page resource provides four lessons and all associated worksheets to teach middle schoolers about expressions and equations. The lessons are hands-on, using games, "integer chips," a balance and cubes, and cut and paste activities....
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Who Wants to Win Millions: Variables

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Lead your class on an exploration of basic algebra using this resource. As part of a game, learners answer algebra questions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
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Curated OER

Real-World Linear Programming

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore linear programming on a website game. Partners solve a real-world problem by setting up an objective function and a linear inequality. They graph their results on chart paper and also using a calculator before presenting their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication, Division, and Money

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math review worksheet, students complete problems involving multiplication, division, money, and equations. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Battery Charging

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Your class will be very interested in the results of this activity. How long does it take a MP3 and video game player to charge?  Sam only has an hour and the MP3 player only has 40% of its battery life left. Plus, his video player...
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Curated OER

Algebra War

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners play a game of "Algebra War". They write linear equations and evaluate functions. They work in groups as they play the game to reinforce basic algebra skills.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Why does Twenty Questions Suffice for Guessing a Number Between One and One Million?

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this probability worksheet, students use logarithms and exponentials to determine why twenty questions suffice for guessing a number between one and million.  The solution is provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students write the equation of a line given the coordinates of two points on the line.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of three multiple choice and free response...
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Curated OER

Tiles, Balances and Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve systems of equations using elimination or linear combination. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Algebra Tic-Tac Times

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Combine algebra and tic-tac-toe with a creative math worksheet. Learners use a series of equations and a factor board to play the game, which would work for any level of algebra review.
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Curated OER

Algebra Match

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify the parts of an algebraic equation. They consider the many uses of algebra in daily life. They play a game, Algebra Match, where student pairs work to solve equations listed on index cards.
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Algebra: Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the concept of linear equations. In this linear equations lesson plan, students examine graphic organizers on steps to solve linear equations. Students then practice solving linear equations as they play a math game.
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Curated OER

Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students graph linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and graph it on a coordinate plane. They evaluate integers using linear equations.
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Curated OER

Writing Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. For this algebra lesson, students write linear equations using the slope and y intercept. They write equations given two points that are on the line.
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Curated OER

The Language of Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare the language of algebra to a foreign language. They play the game "Pictionary" to emphasize that pictures can represent words. After writing definitions and discussing the meaning of variable expressions, students, in...