Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

The Exercise Fields

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations That Have the Variable in Both Sides

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, learners solve equations using addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. They factor through distribution and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve equations with variables on both sides of an equation. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders use more than one step to arrive at their final answer. They solve linear equations by addition, subtraction, division and...
Interactive
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and quadratic equations by factoring, distribution and evaluating. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solve for the Unknown

For Students 8th - 9th
In this unknown worksheet, students solve simple one-step algebraic inequalities.  This two-page worksheet contains 6 simple problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

True and False Number Sentences II

For Teachers 6th Standards
Substitution is still the method of choice to verify number sentences. The detailed lesson plan has young mathematicians determining conditions for when number sentences are true or false through substitution. They learn to express these...
Interactive
Curated OER

Word problems involving number relationships

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve word problems in one variable that are based on relationships in numbers.  The one page worksheet contains thirty problems.  Answers are not provided. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sixth Grade Mathematics Quiz

For Students 6th
In this math learning exercise, 6th graders complete multiple choice questions about variables, money, weight, and more. Students complete 15 questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 2 Practice Test

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students examine and graph linear equation, inequalities, and absolute value inequalities in two variables.  The three page worksheet contains forty-six problems.  Answers are not included. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Decoding Machine

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of variables and their uses. In groups, they are given a code in which they must find the value of the missing words. To end the lesson, they find the value of words over ten letters long and their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders practice recognizing similarities and differences found in the graphing of inequalities and equations. Once observatioons are made they solve some of their own applying prior knowledge.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Equations by graphing for Algebra One

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Pupils watch the teacher demonstrate on an overhead projector how to graph various equations before the students try them on their own. They start with pencil and paper; once they grasp the concept they move on to punching in the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's a Party! Solving Multi-step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. Young scholars make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Inequalities

For Students 8th - 9th
In this solving inequalities worksheet, students solve and complete 14 different problems that include using multiplication and division properties for inequalities. First, they state the number by which they multiply each side to solve...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Systems and Echelon Forms

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders define various types of linear systems and three types of solutions. In this linear system and echelon forms lesson, 11th graders solve a linear system using elementary row operations. Students also describe the set of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities

For Students 7th - 8th
For this inequality worksheet, students solve inequalities on a coordinate plane by graphing. The linear equations contain two variables. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Number Towers

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
Assessment
1
1
Achieve

Rabbit Food

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Keep your pets slim, trim, and healthy using mathematics! Pupils use a linear programming model to optimize the amount and type of food to provide to a pet rabbit. They model constraints by graphing inequalities and use them to analyze a...
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...
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Problem Solving

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
School subjects connect when your young scholars use math to edit English. Math allows you to convert an entire paragraph into a simple equation or inequality. Examples encourage learners to write expressions, equations, and inequalities...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Gym

For Teachers 6th Standards
Give the class a mental work out with an assessment task in which young mathematicians compare several gym membership options. They use substitution to calculate the cost for given numbers of months.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

True and False Number Sentences

For Teachers 6th Standards
True or false? Scholars determine the truth value of equations and inequalities through substitution. All values to use for substitution are given with each equation or inequality. This is the 24th lesson plan in a module of 36.
Assessment
1
1
Inside Mathematics

Coffee

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
There are many ways to correlate coffee to life, but in this case a worksheet looks at the price of two different sizes of coffee. It requires interpreting a graph with two unknown variables, in this case the price, and solving for...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multi-Step Problems in the Real World

For Teachers 6th Standards
Connect graphs, equations, and tables for real-world problems. Young mathematicians analyze relationships to identify independent and dependent variables. These identifications help create tables and graphs for each situation.