Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Sammy's Chipmunk and Squirrel Observations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a fun project. Sammy observes a chipmunk and a squirrel to see how many holes each needs in order to stash the same number of acorns.  Scholars could find the answer algebraically or create a table to analyze the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving a Pair of Linear Equations by Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your math lovers how to solve linear equations by graphing. High schoolers identify pairs of coordinates and use it to graph a line and use the TI to graph and observe the line.
Lesson Plan
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Rotational Equilibrium

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Physics stars design mobiles that demonstrate rotational equilibrium. They take measurements and solve related equations for force by graphing, substitution, or determinants. This is a well-developed lesson plan, complete with student...
PPT
Curated OER

Chemical Equations and Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Graphic organizers, photos, diagrams, and text bring the world of chemical reactions to life. By viewing this presentation, young chemists learn how to recognize when a chemical reaction has occurred, and how to balance chemical...
Interactive
Curated OER

Example and Steps to Solving Linear Systems Using Substitution

For Students 8th - 11th
In this linear equation worksheet, students solve five systems of linear equations using the substitution method.  Three examples with steps to solve are provided.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Equations

For Teachers 7th Standards
Science equipment can be handy for math class, too. Scholars learn to solve one- and two-step linear equations by using the concept of a balance. They solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts by writing and solving linear...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems Algebraically

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra lesson, learners solve systems of equations. They solve using substitution and elimination. There are 10 questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

System of Equations: Elimination Method Using Addition and Subtraction

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
For this system of equations worksheet, learners decide if the addition, subtraction, or substitution method works best for 15 problems of two equations and two unknowns and then use the preferred method to solve the system. Theys are...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chemistry Module 5 - Specifications

For Students 9th - 12th
While this resource does not provide problems for chemistry learners to solve, it outlines skills that they should have and concepts that they should grasp. Topics include thermodynamics, periodicity, redox equilibria, transition metals,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations algebraically. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems using substitution and elimination. They solve linear and quadratic systems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Fraction Equations Reteach 5.10

For Students 4th - 6th
In this using inverse operations to solve fraction equations worksheet, students review the steps and examples, solve the problem, and use substitution to check their answer. Students solve one problem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders use the properties of equality to solve multi-step equations in one variable.  The tow page learning exercise contains explanation, guided examples, and fifteen practice...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations (Systems Project Part 1)

For Students 9th - 12th
For this systems of equations worksheet, students identify and explore three ways to solve systems of equations:  graphing, substitution, elimination.  They discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and write an algorithm for each...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations Word Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this systems of equations activity, learners read word problems, write equations, and solve the systems of equations. They use graphing, elimination, or substitution to solve the problems. This four page activity contains eleven...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Additional Aqueous Solution Review Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this solutions worksheet, students balance chemical equations, classify reactions by the type of reaction it represents, and review the solubility rules. Students practice working out double displacement, neutralization, and dilution...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Evaluating Expressions

For Students 9th
In this evaluating expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include evaluating various forms of expressions. First, they evaluate the equations for the given values of x in each of the 4 boxes. Then, students...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Nature of Solutions of a System of Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
If at first you cannot graph, substitute. The lesson plan introduces the substitution method as a way to solve linear systems if the point of intersection is hard to determine from a graph. The 28th installment of a 33-part series...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Substitution "Plugging In"

For Teachers 8th - 10th
The old plug and chug method will help the class investigate functional notation. They explore the meaning of functional notation, f(x), and determine the functional value of given values. The lesson plan includes two application...
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
Charleston School District

Review Unit 6: Systems of Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
It's time to show off what they learned! The final lesson in the series is a review worksheet on the topics learned throughout the unit. Scholars solve systems of equations using graphic and algebraic methods, solve system-based word...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Boxes

For Teachers 6th Standards
Teach your class to think outside the box. Scholars use the concept of equality to solve a problem in the assessment task. They determine how to use a scale to identify the one box out of a set of nine boxes that is heavier than the others.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Substituting to Evaluate Addition and Subtraction Expressions

For Teachers 6th Standards
Substitute this resource for what you used to use. Learners identify patterns in data tables and write addition and subtraction expressions to represent relationships. Substitution allows them to solve problems in context in the 20th...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 6: Systems

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
As if solving equations with an x isn't tricky enough, now they add a y, too? A pre-assessment gauges the knowledge of your classes related to systems. They are asked to solve graphically and algebraically and to solve word...