Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Gotham City Taxis

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Taxi! Have your travelers figure out how far they can go in a taxi for $10.00. They must account for the mileage rate and tip in their calculation. They can set up a table or make an equation to solve for the exact mileage they can...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Exponential Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The power to solve exponential equations lies in the resource. Scholars first learn how to solve exponential equations. An activity matching cards with equations, intermediate steps, and solutions strengthens this skill.
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EngageNY

Solution Sets to Simultaneous Equations (part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do you want your budding mathematicians to be able to explain 'why' and not just 'do'? This lesson encourages an understanding of the process of elimination. Pupils are expected to understand how and why the elimination method is a valid...
Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 4

For Students 6th Standards
Finish out the module with a bang. The last installment of a 36-part module is an end-of-module assessment task. Test takers set up equations to represent relationships and solve problems in an assortment of contexts.
PPT
University of Texas

Complex Numbers

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Are complex numbers and binomials similar? This stack of slides provides an introduction to complex numbers and shows how to operate with them. The worked examples show a connection between operating with binomials and operating with...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unmasking the Villian

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore order of operation and ways to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students understand the process it takes to solve an equation correctly. They explore one step and two steps equations as they solve using order of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Modeling Two Step Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils study linear equations. Using algebra tiles, they model solving two-step linear equations. They discuss inverse operations, demonstrate solutions and justify answers. Given worksheets, students solve real world problems.
Worksheet
Math Guy

Algebra 1 Practice Test

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
The worksheet is great but the answer key is fantastic! This practice test focuses on quadratics and polynomials. Learners are expected to be able to simplify and factor expressions and solve equations. The best part is the answer key...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Motion in Two Dimensions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Two activities employ the use of kinematic equations for determining projectile ranges. They both require the use of a toy dart gun. Included in this resource are both the teacher's guide and student laboratory sheets. This is an...
Worksheet
Helping with Math

#9: Solving Equations (1 of 2)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Twelve very simple equations are presented for learners to solve. What is the value of x? What is the value of n? Individuals apply operations to find the answers. You will find the final answers by clicking on the appropriate box at the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pecans

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice visualizing the meaning of one-half. In this fraction lesson, students examine pecans to see that each nut holds two halves. They complete a worksheet on which they pretend to decorate the top of a cake with the pecan...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Muti-Step Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve multi-step equations and try to find the unknown. They add or subtract, and then multiply or divide to get their answer. There are twenty-one questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Each Side of an Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve multi-step equations in one variable in which one side of the equation requires that like terms are combined.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of five...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equation Basics

For Students 8th - 10th
In this equation basics worksheet, learners solve simple algebraic equations. This one-page self-checking worksheet may be completed on-line. If preferred, an answer sheet may be printed.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations using one and two steps. They solve systems of equations using substitution and elimination with graphing. There are links for ready made tests and quizzes.
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EngageNY

Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
Worksheet
Math Worksheets Land

Properties of Operations as Strategies: Step-by-Step Lesson

For Students K - 1st Standards
If you are looking for a visual warm-up on the commutative property, this might be the one. There is just one problem here, and you will need to guide learners through it since the objective isn't clear. They practice the commutative...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Inequalities and Graphing on a Number Line

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students review solving equations. They solve an inequality and discuss how to graph it. Students work together on one inequality and then graph two on their own. This lesson contains links to a PowerPoint and a worksheet.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Finding Equivalent Ratios Given the Total Quantity

For Teachers 7th Standards
Complete incomplete tables by using proportions. Pupils use information provided to complete tables based on proportions. Class members use their knowledge of part-to-part ratios and totals to find the missing information.
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Intensive Math

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Three chapters worth of integer, fraction, and decimal problems to give you every type of question your learners need to be a successful mathematician. Thankfully the work has been done for you and this is a huge resource full...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Division Drills with Remainders, part 3

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Practice division with remainders with these 16 equations, each of which has two-digit dividends and one-digit divisors. All of these have remainders and two example problems demonstrate the steps required to solve. Approach this skill...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Add and Subtract Equations With Equal Sign - Guided Lesson Explanation

For Students 1st
What sign is missing? Is this equation true? Rather than a worksheet, this resource is a one-page script for a guided lesson on addition and subtraction equations. While the pupil handout is missing, the teacher guide could be...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II, Simplifying

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of solving single-variable equations. In this solving single-variable equations lesson, 7th graders discuss how to simplify both sides of an equation. Students discuss using parenthesis and the...
Interactive
Curated OER

Introduction to Quadratic Equations

For Students 8th
In this quadratic equations worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they find the area for each rectangle with a given perimeter. Then, students describe the shape of the graph and use the equation...