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Properties of Real Numbers Reference Chart
In this algebra worksheet, students reference the six properties of real numbers over multiplication and addition in an easy to read format. There are 10 examples.
Illustrative Mathematics
Writing Expressions
Practice writing algebraic expressions from written phrases. The objective is to consider two seemingly similar phrases, write them as algebraic expressions, and then simplify using the order of operations. Learners are challenged to...
Curated OER
The Right Stuff
Studentsare introduced to the Pythagorean Theorem by exploring right triangles and the squares built on each side. They apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems. Students u se informal and nonformal arguments of proof (i.e.,...
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Making Sense of the Census
Students problem solve the mean and median of agricultural data by completing a worksheet. They discuss the results of the statistical data.
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How's The Weather?
Students make a box and whiskers plot using the TI-73 graphing calculator. Each student would have their own calculator but they would work in small groups of two or three to help each other enter the data and make the plots.
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Equations with Variables on Both Sides
In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, learners solve equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign. Problems include the use of the distributive property to remove parenthesis. Thetwo page...
Center for Mathematics and Technology
Whole Numbers: Using an Area Model to Explain Multiplication
There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...
Virginia Department of Education
Complex Numbers
Build on your class' understanding of real numbers as they begin working with complex numbers. Pupils begin with an exploration of i and the patterns in the powers of i. After developing a definition for i, they...
EngageNY
Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships
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,...
Teach Engineering
Start Networking!
Class members create their own social networks by collecting signatures before graphing the interactions with their fellow classmates. The degree distribution of the simulated social network is determined by calculating the degree of...
Virginia Department of Education
Quadrilateral Sort
If only you had a Sorting Hat to sort out quadrilaterals. Learners sort cutouts of quadrilaterals based on their properties and attributes. A flowchart helps them organize the results of the activity.
Virginia Department of Education
Evaluating and Simplifying Expressions
Discover how algebra tiles help evaluate expressions. Scholars learn to use algebra tiles to substitute values in for variables and evaluate expressions. The included worksheet contains a set of evaluation problems to assess individuals'...
Willow Tree
Factoring Polynomials
Young mathematicians discover trees organize more than just families — they help factor, too. The lesson begins with factor trees and develops slowly to factoring by grouping and special patterns.
Curated OER
Chapter 10 - Objective 3.1 - Square Roots
In this square root learning exercise, students multiply and divide square roots and simplify the answer. Problems contain exponents and two variables. This one-page learning exercise contains ten problems.
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As the Bird Flies
Students investigate the properties of lines and congruent triangle theorems as well as apply geometric properties and relationships to real-world mathematical problems. Given two different scenarios, they examine maps that have been...
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Rational Numbers
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders identify properties from the real number system and use the distributive property to collect simplify expressions with parentheses. The one page interactive worksheet contains five multiple...
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Factoring Trinomials
In this factoring trinomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different problems that include identifying the product and sum of numbers. First, they factor the GCF from each group of numbers and complete. Then, students...
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Using Properties Multiple Choice
In this geometry worksheet, students identify the different properties to represent a given statement. They use proof to show how they arrived at their answer. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Convert Equations from Standard Form to Slope Intercept Form
Young scholars convert from standard form to slope intercept form. In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite an equation in standard form by solving for y and putting it into the slope intercept form. They use the...
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Rotations in the Plane
Pupils investigate the properties of a rotation as they use technology (Cabri, Jr.) to observe the relationship between the pre-image and the image formed by the rotation. The lesson provides ample opportunity for learners to conjecture...
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Multiplying a Polynomial and a Monomial
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve multiplication problems using the distributive property. There are 16 questions with an answer key.
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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
In this algebra worksheet, learners are asked to add and subtract polynomials by combining like terms and using the distributive properties correctly. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Simplifying Variable Expressions
In this combining like terms activity, students simplify 22 expressions. Seven of these expressions require students to use the distributive property.
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Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Problems contain negative and positive numbers as well as variables. They use the distributive property to simplify...