Curated OER
How Simple Is Your Rational Expression?
Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...
Curated OER
Jumping to Solutions
Students explore two-step linear equations. In this middle school Pre-algebra lesson, students create and solve equations that describe how a person got to an end postion on a ruler by jumping. After physically creating the...
Curated OER
Squirt
Fourth graders using the idea of "how many more squirts" fill a container to develop multiplicative thinking. They also investigate the idea of conservation of volume when working with oddly shaped containers. They attempt to use...
Curated OER
Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function
High schoolers examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
Integrating Functions
In this math instructional activity, middle schoolers find the answers to the functions that includes integration and trigonometry. They use the examples for help with the special functions.
Curated OER
Pyrotechnics
Young scholars discuss pyrotechnics and what they have noticed about their height and speed. They think about the path which fireworks follow which is a parabola. They follow multiplication patterns to determine the Zero Product Property...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Equivalent Expressions
This multi-segment lesson plan uses games and calculators to explore the concept of equivalent expressions. Learners work together using inverse operations to isolate variables in algebraic equations. It also provides attachments for...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Equations With Variables
Examples and video tutorials that teach how to solve equations that contain unknown variables.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Single Variable Division Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable equations involving division by applying inverse operations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Single Variable Multiplication Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable equations involving multiplication by applying inverse operations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Single Variable Addition Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable addition equations
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Single Variable Subtraction Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable subtraction equations
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Single Variable Multiplication Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable multiplication equations
Quia
Intermediate Test Prep: Math 6: Solving Two Step Equations
Learn how to solve and explain two-step equations using whole numbers and inverse operations. Complete the lessons and practice activity and then play the interactive games to test your skills.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Single Variable Addition Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable equations involving addition.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Balancing Act
Students are given the opportunity to visualize and interact with concepts they have already learned, specifically algebraic equations and solving for unknown variables. Students construct a balancing seesaw system (LEGO Balance Scale)...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Mental Math for Multiplication/division Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use mental math to solve and check single-variable equations
Utah Education Network
Uen: Writing and Solving Inequalities
For this lesson plan students will write and solve simple inequalities. There is an assessment plan to go along with this lesson as well.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 3.5 Using Logs to Solve Exponential Functions
This section explores logarithms as operations that are the inverse of exponents. It investigates the process for "undoing" or "eliminating" variable exponents when solving exponential equations.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Linear Equations
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving linear equations, from the basic form ax+b=c up through equations with variables on both sides and with parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.4: Equations and Formulas
In this exercise, young scholars will use inverse operations to solve the equations for the unknown variable, or for the designated variable if there is more than one. Aligns with A-CED.A.4.
PBS
Pbs: Solving Linear Inequalities With Negative Numbers
Solve an inequality that has negative numbers and a variable. This video focuses on using inverse operations to solve for a variable and the importance of flipping the inequality when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
PBS
Pbs: Solving Linear Equations With Negative Numbers
Solve a linear equation that has negative numbers and a variable. This video focuses on using inverse operations to solve for a variable.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...