Clarify transition words with a two quick exercises. For the first, individuals choose the correct transition word for five sentences and determine what the transitions express within each sentence. For the second, class members read...

Interpreting algebraic expressions is a fundamental skill in beginning algebra. This lesson approaches the task in numerous ways. First, learners assess their understanding with a short worksheet on converting between words and...

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'...

For this expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 16 different problems related to various expressions. First, they define each of the listed terms and know each given property. Then, students state the order of operations and...

In this grammar instructional activity, students learn how to use transitive verbs in sentence writing. They then use what they read to answer the 17 questions on the instructional activity. The answers are located on the last page of...

Designed as a follow-up to the lesson plan titled Watch Out for Parenthesis 1, this activity asks young learners to write an equation for the calculation described with words rather than numbers and symbols. The treasure that 5th...

In this transitive verbs and objects worksheet, students underline the indirect objects in 4 sentences and write the direct object on the lines provided. Students name the two kinds of objects introduced in this lesson and underline the...

For this preposition exercises interactive worksheet, students complete 36 sentences using the drop down menus. They insert words that show expressions of time, reasons, words of addition, contrast, conclusion, and possibility. They...

Don't let the rules overrule the instructional activity. Mental math steps in and helps learners understand exponent patterns. The material focuses on the introductory problems of exponents, such as simplifying expressions. Teacher...

Take some intellectual fun and apply it to the concept of multiplying expressions together. A guide models how to break two numbers into an area model to multiply together in pieces similar to FOILing. The rest of the puzzles consist of...

Are your English language learners feeling unwell? Provide them with the tools to express how they are feeling and to talk about health in general. Included here are discussion activities, vocabulary, listening activities, grammar...

Here is a fantastic primary source analysis activity regarding Frederick Douglass' speech delivered at the unveiling of the Freedmen's Monument in 1876. The follow-up discussion questions and activities highlight Douglass' discussion of...

In this conjunctions and transitions worksheet, students choose the correct conjunction or transition to complete the sentence.

In this transitive and intransitive verbs worksheet, learners identify each verb type in sentences. In this short answer and fill in the blank worksheet, students answer fifteen questions.

In this properties learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 29 various types of problems that include identifying various types of properties. First, they give an example of each property named. Then, students name the property...

You'll need scissors, glue sticks, and mini whiteboards for this activity on rational and irrational numbers. Learners work in groups to classify a variety of expressions as rational or irrational. They are also given a mock discussion...

Math really is just one big puzzle waiting to be solved. Show learners that math can be intriguing and provide them with visually engaging problems and puzzles. The focus is on solving simple equations and looking at expressions. 

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...

For this phase diagram worksheet, students use a phase diagram to determine the critical point, phase boundaries, and phase transitions. This worksheet has 20 problems to solve.

In this identify and equality properties worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they solve each equation for the given variable. Then, students name the property or properties illustrated by each...

Algebra learners must know how to use rational numbers to approximate irrationals. This resource asks participants to decide which number is larger without using a calculator. It makes a great exercise to use as a five-minute transition...

For this direct objects worksheet, students underline the direct objects in 8 sentences and finish 8 sentences with a personal direct object.

Don't just go through the steps to solve an algebraic equation, show learners how to balance an equation with visual models. The packet introduces the idea of mobile balances to reinforce the idea that both sides must match to make the...

In this grammar worksheet, students use commas to set off nonrestrictive elements, parenthetical expressions, transitional connectives and contrasted elements in eighteen sentences.