Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Explain Relationships Between Numbers

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
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.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A simple tutorial that will show you how to graph linear equations and functions after finding the x- and y-intercepts. Provides definitions, steps for sketching a graph, and several examples of linear equations and their graphs....
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester 1: Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module through which students learn about equations including the following: Translating words into equations and equations into words, The Properties of Equality to help solving equations, Techniques for solving simple...
Interactive
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Balance When Adding and Subtracting

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive scale shows you how to deal with numbers and variables when solving simple algebraic equations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Radical Equations With Variables on Both Sides

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[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.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Fibonacci Sequence & Robots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: 2.5 Simple Rational Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section draws on previous sections that explored how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers in order to solve real-world problems involving rational equations. It explores how to apply these procedures in order to...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: 2.7 Simple Radical Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section explores both expressions and equations with radical signs that can be modeled using real-world situations, and provides opportunities to simplify and/or solve problems that require eliminating radicals.
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Shapes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this virtual, double pan balance and explore what shapes and amounts of shape balance each other. Great introduction to beginning algebra concepts.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Augustus' Age

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Brothers and Sisters

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Heads and Feet

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Variable Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial that covers evaluating and simplifying different types of expressions. Find definitions and examples of exponential notation, order of operations, variables, and algebraic expressions, and complete practice exercises through...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use your knowledge of logarithmic properties in order to solve "exponential equations where x is in the exponent, but the bases do not match." This tutorial offers simple examples and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Solve by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource examines how to solve equations by factoring and provides step-by-step solutions. Includes links to an equation calculator and practice problems.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Magic Tunnel

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This magic tunnel gives students the opportunity to write equations for simple algebraic functions.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mind Reader

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: How Many Eggs?

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Clever Santa

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Gift Stacks

For Students 3rd - 8th
Figure out how many gifts are in each stack using the clues that are given. The solution is available at this one page website.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Eggs in Baskets

For Students K - 1st Standards
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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Busy Day

For Teachers 5th - 8th
This problem can be solved using simple arithmetical reasoning but is also naturally represented by a simple equation. Thus, it provides a good entry point for students into representing quantities in contexts with variables and...
Interactive
Quia

Ixl Learning: Add and Subtract Like Terms

For Students 5th - 7th
Students practice solving simple one-step equations by playing an online math game.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Solving Word Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
A tutorial that explains how to solve word problems. It points out key words that signal operations or what is being measured, and wording that is confusing and needs to be simplified. Presents lots of examples, both simple and complex,...