Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives,  real-world applications, and problem...

Investigate the world of unknown quantities with a creative set of five lessons that provides problem situations for varying grade levels. Each problem presents a scenario of fruit with different weights and a balance scale. Using the...

Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...

For this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting it as an equations and solving for the unknown. There are 4 questions with an answer key.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations using addition, multiplication, division and subtraction. They factor through distribution and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.

In this multi-step inequalities worksheet, students solve inequalities for the unknown. They graph the solution on a number line. This four-page worksheet contains 24 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

In this completing the square worksheet, students solve problems by completing the square. They determine the value of the unknown in the binomial. This two-page worksheet contains 30 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

Mix up your lessons with the resource on mixture problems. Scholars use manipulatives to model and solve mixture problems. Individuals then set up both one- and two-variable equations to solve the problems.

Common Core is all about getting your learners to open their minds and think about the why and how. This problem has them thinking about unknown numbers and their relationship with one another when we round and...

Variables may be unknown, but expressions and equations are easy to understand. Pupils learn to write, evaluate, and simplify numeric and algebraic expressions. They also investigate how to write and solve simple equations and...

Solve polynomial equations of degree using different theorems and apply the zero factor theorem for unknown numbers in a quadratic equation. Also use the discriminate to find out the kind of solutions to given quadratic equations shown.

This is a great lesson from start to finish. With partners and on their own, learners write and solve linear equations and inequalities. They use manipulatives, group work, and an included worksheet to make magic with their problem...

Sixth graders evaluate algebraic expressions. In this introduction to algebra lesson plan, 6th graders use manipulatives (algebra tiles) to solve problems involving one and two variables. Students apply this knowledge to real life...

In this math club #1:  algebra worksheet, 9th graders work in groups to solve 6 algebraic expressions.

In this algebraic solutions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different sets of simultaneous equations. First, they solve one of the equations such that one variable is defined in terms of the other. Then, students take the new definition...

Sixth graders are shown a variety of algebraic equations. In groups, they use tiles to represent each expression in the equations. To end the lesson, they solve story problems with one and two unknown variables. Individuals share their...

Twelfth graders identify the parts of an algebraic equation. They consider the many uses of algebra in daily life. They play a game, Algebra Match, where student pairs work to solve equations listed on index cards.

For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve equations by using the concept of a scale where unknowns are represented by cylinders and numbers by marbles.  The four page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are not...

Students identify patterns and relationships from data that is collected and solve variables.  In this investigative activity students study ocean productivity, the nitrogen cycle and phytoplankton then answer questions.

In this algebraic equation activity, students read a story problem. They write algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. Students also use a guess and check table to solve problems. This one-page activity contains three story...

In this colinear points worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find unknown values of x using properties of colinear points. Students set up and solve equations given colinear points and variable lengths.

For this gases worksheet, students use the combined gas law to solve nine problems for the unknown variable at the new temperature, pressure or volume.

For this logarithms worksheet, students simplify 14 logarithms.  Students re-write each set of logarithms as a single logarithm and solve for the unknown variable.

In this intermediate word problem worksheet, students read word problems, translate them into algebraic equations, and solve for the unknown. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.