Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

One-Step Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, 6th graders explore visual examples of 1-step linear equations. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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.
PPT
BW Walch

Creating and Graphing Exponential Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Frequently found in biology and economic application problems, exponential equations show up as stars in this introductory presentation. Taking no background or knowledge of exponentials for granted, the slides walk learners...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Comparing Tape Diagram Solutions to Algebraic Solutions

For Teachers 7th Standards
Learners solve vacation equations using tape in a lesson plan that utilizes tape diagrams to aid in understanding the algebraic steps involved in solving two-step linear equations. Groups work together to solve seven scenarios involving...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This lesson uses the formulas for the perimeter of a square and rectangle as...
Assessment
1
1
Inside Mathematics

Two Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Many problems in life have more than one possible solution, and the same is true for advanced mathematics. Scholars solve seven problems that all have at least two solutions. Then three higher-level thinking questions challenge them to...
Workbook
1
1
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Real World Equations and Inequalities

For Students 7th Standards
Use of the resource = Opportunities for increased learning. Learners must use equations and inequalities to solve real-world and geometric problems.
Workbook
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Expressions and Equations

For Students 6th Standards
Variables may be unknown, but expressions and equations are easy to understand. Pupils learn to write, evaluate, and simplify numeric and algebraic expressions. They also investigate how to write and solve simple equations and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations: Use Subtraction

For Students 4th - 5th
In this equations worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which subtraction is used to isolate the variable. These are simple one-step equations.
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Ten More, Ten Less

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Six story problems needing answers await your class. Pictures provide some scaffolding, but consider also using unit cubes and 10-rods to compose and solve equations for each. Some of the problems require a two-step processes to solve. A...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Two-Step Equations With Integers

For Students 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve one variable equations using multiplication and division. There are 28 problems to be solved and an answer key is included.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Multiplication Equations Quiz

For Students 7th - 10th
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve 14 short answer equations. Students isolate a given variable by multiplying or dividing.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving One-Step Linear Word Problems and Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this solving equations instructional activity, students solve twenty one-step linear word problems and linear equations.  The solving linear equations problems are broken down into five steps each.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving One-Step Addition Algebraic Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, students solve nine one-step linear equations by subtracting.  A sample problem is provided as well as the solutions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Challenge: One Variable Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this equation worksheet, students solve one-step algebra equations. They use the distributive property to solve two-step algebra equations. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Two-Step Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this two-step equations activity, students solve algebra equations containing variables on both Equations contain exponents.  Students use the distributive property to solve equations.  This one-page activity...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I learning exercise, 9th graders solve one-step equations using addition and subtraction. The one page learning exercise contains ten problems. Answers are provided.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Brainiacs explore the concept of solving single-variable equations.They use inverse operations to solve equations, and participate in activities such as balancing an equation scale. This is an awesome lesson, complete with game...
Handout
Charleston School District

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Where did all these variables come from, anyway? The previous lessons in the series ask learners to solve multi-step equations using the distributive property, combining like terms, and using inverse operations. Now scholars solve...
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Claim 3

For Teachers 7th Standards
Does the explanation make sense? Sample items highlight claim three, communicating reason, in the Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the 16 items to help show pupils the importance of communication and reasoning within...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Linear Equations in x

For Teachers 8th Standards
What does it mean to solve an equation? The resource revisits the concept of making a linear equation true. Classmates use algebraic methods to transform sides of equations to expressions with fewer terms. They use substitution to...
Interactive
Arcademics

Skateboard Pups

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Players skate their way to the finish line by adding and subtracting two-step expressions as fast as possible.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtraction Sentences, Part 2

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Take word problems one step further with apples, dimes, and bricks! After reading the word problems, first graders write out the subtraction sentence and solve the problems. For extra practice, bring in different items and have them...