CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Simple Interest Equation to Find Interest Rate
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the simple interest equation to find an interest rate. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
Quia
Quia: Easy Algebra Equations
Do you need practice solving algebra equations? This Rags to Riches game is for you! This site has a game show format. There are hints to help you narrow down your choice of answers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Secret of E. Quation the Great
Want to figure out a magician's secret for a cool balancing trick? Use your algebra knowledge to discover how this magic trick was done.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Skating Bus Driver
The bus is not running in Point Logos because Suzie, the bus driver, has decided to go try out the new "Rocket Skates," at Skate Palace. Help the Math Maven choose an algebraic equation that will tell when the bus driver will be finished...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Solving Equations
This tutorial explains how to solve a variety of equations, from simple to complex, and gives examples and solutions. Students are asked to solve for x before looking at a solution.
Other
Sierra College: Elementary Algebra Review Sheet and Common Formulas
This review sheet includes important rules, properties, formulas, and equations needed to solve many Algebra problems.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Introduction to Algebra
How is algebra like solving a puzzle? What is a variable? This simple introduction to algebraic equations offers examples of how to solve for "x" and how to balance equations. Follow a link to a "Simple Algebra Worksheet" when you're...
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Introduction to Algebra
An explanation of algebra and equations that emphasizes how easy it is to learn the basics. The concept of balancing equations is looked at in detail. This page can be used by teachers in lesson planning or by students who seem to be...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Equation Calculator
Students can input an equation and have the site solve it for them, complete with steps shown and explanations given along the way. Equations must be simple, first- or second-degree with only one variable. A quick list of rules to follow...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Explain Relationships Between Numbers
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students recognize, represent and interpret simple number relationships.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Balance When Adding and Subtracting
An interactive scale shows you how to deal with numbers and variables when solving simple algebraic equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Radical Equations With Variables on Both Sides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving radical equations with variables on both sides of the equation.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Fibonacci Sequence & Robots
Using the LEGO NXT robotics kit, students construct and program robots to illustrate and explore the Fibonacci sequence. Within teams, students are assigned roles: group leader, chassis builder, arm builder, chief programmer, and...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Shapes
Use this virtual, double pan balance and explore what shapes and amounts of shape balance each other. Great introduction to beginning algebra concepts.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Augustus' Age
Use a simple formula to help you figure out the age of the mathematician Augustus de Morgan. When done, check your results against the solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Brothers and Sisters
Figure out the ages of the children in this family using the clues and your sound algebraic thinking. Check the solution after you complete the problem.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Heads and Feet
Solve this problem about hens and sheep and practice your algebraic thinking all at the same time. A solution is provided at this one page website.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Magic Tunnel
[Free Registration/Login Required] This magic tunnel gives students the opportunity to write equations for simple algebraic functions.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mind Reader
This series of operations always yields the same answer. Use your problem solving and algebraic skills and see if you can find the solution. When you have you can check the solution on this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: How Many Eggs?
Use the clues at this one page website to figure out just how many chocolate eggs each child will receive. The solution is available when you figure it out.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Clever Santa
Help Santa figure out how many puzzles and books to leave for the children of this family. Once you figure it out you can check the solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Gift Stacks
Figure out how many gifts are in each stack using the clues that are given. The solution is available at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Eggs in Baskets
At this one page website you will not be carrying all your eggs in one basket. Use the clues to figure out how many eggs are in each of the baskets listed. When you have your solution check to see if it is the same as the one available...