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Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

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,...
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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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PPT
BW Walch

Creating Linear Inequalities in One Variable

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Just when a young mathematician starts to feel comfortable turning word problems into linear equations, shake things up and throw inequalities in the mix. This excellent, instructive presentation takes the steps for solving an equality...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Code Crackers Math Game

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, through this math game, are provided with opportunities to work with math operations and simple algebraic equations. They create a spreadsheet-based "rule machine."
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Recursive Challenge Problem—The Double and Add 5 Game

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
As a continuation of a previous instructional activity, 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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Expressions & Equations

For Students 9th
In this algebraic expressions and equations worksheet, 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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders develop an understanding of and the applications for linear equations and their graphical displays. They participate in a cooperative learning activity of matching a graphic display with an equation.
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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....
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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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Salt Lake City School District

Two-Step Word Problems

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Learners model a real-life scenario by writing a two-step algebra equation and solving it, as they complete this learning exercise. Ten practice word problems on one piece of paper are nicely prepared just for your young algebra learners.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra Relays

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders play a game in which they practice their early algebra skills. They recall the basic multiplication facts. Students solve simple algebraic equations. They work in groups of four, to start the relay the teacher states: Using...
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Activity
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simple Inequalities

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students solve inequalities. In this inequalities lesson, students evaluate simple inequalities. They examine vocabulary words. Students participate in breath holding activities and write inequalities to represent the activity. In teams,...
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Lesson Plan
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication, Division, and Money

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math review activity, students complete problems involving multiplication, division, money, and equations. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
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 is...
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Worksheet
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra War

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students 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.
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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 questions.  Answers...
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Worksheet
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Figuring Out Equations With Figurines

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students inspect solving equations with one variable. Through the use of a scale balance, they examine the importance of equality in an equation. By playing a balance game with figurines and a scale, students discover methods of...
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Printables
Wordpress

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.