Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Firefighter Allocation

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Creating equations with one variable  to solve real-world-type problems is a key skill any algebra learner needs to master. Here the focus is on realizing that one can write the equation in different ways depending upon how one...
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This lesson uses the formulas for the perimeter of a square and rectangle as...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Standard Form Inequality

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars solve equations and graph it. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve inequalities and rewrite them in the slope intercept form. They graph the boundary lines first either as dashed or solid and shade the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities in One Variable

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph inequalities on a number line. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear and compound inequalities and graph them on a number line. They write an inequality given the number line with the solution on it.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Existence and Uniqueness of Square Roots and Cube Roots

For Students 8th Standards
Teach cube roots by building on an understanding of square roots. The third installment of a 25-part series asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using roots. Scholars compare square roots and cube roots throughout...
Activity
Education Development Center

Absolute Value Reasoning

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
Teach solving absolute value inequalities through inquiry. Groups use their knowledge of absolute value and solving inequalities to find a solution set to an absolute value inequality. Working collaboratively encourages discussion,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Programming

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the maximum and minimum of a shaded region. They identify the boundaries and their vertices's. There are 2 problems.
Unit Plan
New York City Department of Education

Dance and Text

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Use texts and dances to teach inequalities and equations. A sixth-grade unit covers using variables in equations and inequalities to solve problems. Learners show what they know at the end of the unit using two performance tasks, one...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Fishing Adventures 1

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Often inequalities exist in many real-world contexts but young math learners struggle with understanding how to represent that relationship in a simple equation using an inequality. This activity focuses on the basic concepts by using...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rational Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve rational equations and inequalities. They model word problems using equations and find the minimum amount as it relates to an inequality set up. There is an answer key for this problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Startup 1: Functions & Interval Notation

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students write an equation of a line. They solve inequalities and write functions with interval notation. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Open Sentences

For Students 8th - 9th
In this open sentences worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different problems related to identifying various types of open sentences. First, they state whether each equation is true or false for the value of the variable given....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Inequalities

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear inequalities. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane. There are 6 questions with answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this quadratic inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include various forms of inequalities. First, they solve each equation shown algebraically. Then, students state the solution set of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changing the Different Currency of Different Countries

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars change the money used in different countries into our currency. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems using variables and inequalities. They label each unknown with a letter and identify the steps needed...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 2 Practice Test

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students examine and graph linear equation, inequalities, and absolute value inequalities in two variables.  The three page worksheet contains forty-six problems.  Answers are not included. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

College Prep Worksheet Chapter 2, 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 2.8 & 7.5

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the coefficient, simplify expressions, solve algebraic equations, and graph inequalities. This worksheet contains 93 equations, with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"You're Hired!'

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students investigate linear programming using the TI. In this algebra instructional activity, students collaborate and graph linear inequalities on a TI. They analyze their data and present it to the class.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations and inequalities. They graph their solution set on a number line. There are 16 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this problem solving worksheet students read short statements and translate them into algebraic inequalities. They read short stories, write algebraic equations, and solve them. There are 16 problems on this two-page worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Inequalities By Using Addition And Subtraction

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders solve inequalities using addition and subtraction. They write number sentences based on word problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Equations and Y-Intercept

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students graph linear equations using intercepts, find y-intercept, find x-intercepts and graph linear equations that use horizontal and vertical lines.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Inequalities

For Students 7th - 8th
In this inequality worksheet, students solve inequalities on a coordinate plane by graphing. The linear equations contain two variables. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.