Lesson Plan
PBS

Using Two Variables to Express Algebraic Relationships

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Harry needs a new wardrobe. Mathematicians watch a Cyberchase episode in which Harry uses a $100 budget for a fashion update. This anticipatory video prepares your class for a lesson in the use of two variables to solve real-world...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations as Word Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear equations using word problems. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite the word problems by identifying the important information. They make a table and graph their results to analyze it.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations with Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners simplify linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations by addition and subtraction. They solve one step equations to practice isolating the variable on one side of the equation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Imaginary Unit

For Students 9th
In this imaginary unit worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving with imaginary units. First, they define an imaginary unit as a number whose square is negative. Then, students solve each expression for x....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Students 9th
In this order of operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include using the order of operations. First, they use the order of operations to help them simplify each expression. Then, students...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Busy Day

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This activity gets at the heart of algebraic reasoning and setting up equations with one variable to solve real-world problems. The worksheet has only one problem, but it requires that learners first use their own reasoning...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Newton's Law of Cooling

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Your Algebra learners analyze and solve an exponential equation in this popular, real-life model of the cooling of a liquid.  
Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

I Can Do This! Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Use tables, graphs, and substitution to solve systems of linear equations. An envelope of sample problems is passed around the classroom, and each learner has the opportunity to solve the system in the envelope. This is a great way to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Cartesian Plane

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Learners solve and complete 22 various types of problems. First, they find the gradients of the lines and plot the given points. Then, they complete the table of values for each equation and use the table to draw the graph. 
Worksheet
MCAS Mentor

Number Sense and Operations

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this number sense and operations worksheet, learners solve 15 different types of problems that include reading number lines and solving inequalities. First, they write the scientific notation of various numbers given. Then, pupils...
Worksheet
1
1
Curated OER

Practice: Word Problems

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Congratulations, you've just hit the word problem jackpot! Covering an incredible range of topics from integers and fractions, to percents, geometry, and much more, this collection of worksheets will keep young mathematicians...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Writing Equations Using Symbols

For Teachers 8th Standards
Build upon prior equation writing experience to create more complicated equations. Lesson one in a 33-part unit builds upon the class members' sixth and seventh grade experience of writing linear equations. Several examples...
PPT
Curated OER

Finding X and Y Intercepts

For Teachers 8th - 10th
How can you solve systems of linear equations? This slideshow introduces learners to the substitution method, the elimination method using addition and subtraction, and the elimination method using multiplication. Guided practice...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations

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

Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (Combining Like Terms)

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Everyone loves math when it includes food! This lesson tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping students understand this...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th
In this algebraic fractions learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include adding and subtracting various algebraic fractions. First, they determine the common denominator in each pair of fractions. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Complex Numbers

For Students 9th
In this complex numbers learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include either adding or subtracting complex numbers. First, they determine the sum of the real components. Then, students determine the sum of the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exponents and Factoring

For Students 9th
In this exponents and factoring activity, 9th graders solve and complete 32 different problems that include simplifying a number of equations. First, they write each expression with only one exponent. Then, students simplify to a number...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems using the rules of equality. They simplify the equations and find the values of the variables.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weigh Out the Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students use manipulative's to see the steps taken when solving linear equations. They solve using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra Worksheet

For Students 7th - 9th
For this algebra worksheet, students solve each of the algebraic expressions to identify the variable. There are 54 problems to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Fundamental Algebraic Skills

For Students 8th - 9th
In this fundamental algebraic skills worksheet, students solve 11 various problems that include various algebraic skills. First, they use the coded wheel to answer 2 questions about a message. Then, students substitute the given numbers...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Combining Like Terms

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this combining like terms worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include combining like terms in various algebraic expressions. First, they define like terms to determine how to combine them. Then, students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Test #2 Equations Review

For Students 7th - 9th
In this equations review worksheet, students solve algebraic equations with one variable.  They use inverse operations to solve for the unknown.  Students translate word sentences to number sentences and then solve.  This...