Sometimes, equality just doesn't happen. Scholars apply their knowledge of solving equations to identify values that satisfy inequalities in the 34th installment of a 36-part module. They test given sets of numbers to find those that are...

Substitution is still the method of choice to verify number sentences. The detailed lesson has young mathematicians determining conditions for when number sentences are true or false through substitution. They learn to express these...

Students examine linear equations. In this functions and algebra lesson, students write equations in the slope-intercept form. They enter data in a graphing calculator, examine tables, and write linear equations to match the data.

In this logarithm worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice and short answer problems.  Students simplify logarithmic expressions and expand single logarithms using logarithm properties.

Seventh graders investigate a series of triangles, looking for patterns and generalizing what they have found. They analyze the pattern data and organize it into a table and graph. Students identify the relationship and discover the rule...

Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson plan, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This lesson plan uses the formulas for the perimeter of a square and...

Students investigate the order of operation in algebraic equations. In this order of operations activity, students discover the proper order for solving single variable equations.

Students solve word problems using the correct math symbols. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph their equation and analyze it. They find the line of regression and use to draw conclusion.

Fifth graders utilize input/output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They incorporate patterns, number sequences and relations to represent and analyze mathematical problems and number relationships using algebraic symbols.

Making a clear connection to algebra concepts helps learners understand the definition of a derivative. The lesson begins with looking at limits of simple linear and rational functions, and leads to the definition of the...

Playing with values in this fruit salad problem allows learners to find out how many cherries were mixed in. Your middle schoolers can organize their thoughts in a chart before going into the equation. Eigth graders can skip the chart...

Pupils use visual models, numeric methods, and equations to solve percent problems. To complete the second installment of 20, they find the part given the percent and the whole, find the percent given the part and the whole, and find the...

Students use, with increasing confidence, problem-solving approaches to investigate and explain mathematical content. They make and test conjectures. They use tables and graphs as tools to interpret expressions, equations, and inequalities.

Students rewrite word problems using expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the correct variable to solve and write equations. They use the TI to graph their solution.

Students explore functions, function rules, and data tables. They explore terms of linear functions. Students use computers to analyze the functions. Students write short sentences to explain data tables and simple algebraic expressions.

Students solve systems of linear equations using substitution. They investigate the steps to solving linear equations by substitution and practice problems in small groups.

First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.

Ninth graders investigate solving word problems.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the four step process for solving word problems:  Step 1-make a table of values, Step 2-identify the constant, Step 3-indetify the...

Students solve equations using addition and subtraction. In this algebra lesson, students write word problems as equations and simplify the equations. They solve for the unknown using addition and subtraction.

In this completing the square worksheet, students solve one quadratic equation by completing the square.  The solution is provided.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve 26 computation review problems. Problems include operations with fractions, decimals and exponents, and order of operations.

Ask your algebra learners to write an equation that has unit constraints. This commentary talks about the constraints, but does not show them in the equation. It is important that your mathematicians understand that the units apply to...

Find the percent of the population that meets the criteria. The 17th segment of a 20-part unit presents problems that involve percents of a population. Pupils use tape diagrams to create equations to find the percents of subgroups...

Positive or negative, zero or no solution, are all possibilities for the solution of a linear equation. Here the resource gives examples of linear equations in one variable and their type of solutions. The resource comes with commentary...