Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Young mathematicians solve linear equations by drawing models of algebra tiles using colored pencils. To finish, they solve the same equations algebraically and check their answers using a graphing calculator.
Lesson Plan
EduGAINs

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
To find x, you have to get it by itself, correct? Individuals solve a linear word problem and share their solutions with others that solved the problem in a similar fashion. They then complete a self-assessment on how they feel about...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Gotham City Taxis

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Taxi! Have your travelers figure out how far they can go in a taxi for $10.00. They must account for the mileage rate and tip in their calculation. They can set up a table or make an equation to solve for the exact mileage they can...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multi-Step Problems—All Operations

For Teachers 6th Standards
Harness the power of algebra to solve problems. Young mathematicians learn to work out multi-step problems by applying algebraic techniques, such as solving equations and proportions. They use tape diagrams to model the problem to finish...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Relationships Between Two Numerical Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Is there another way to view whether the data is linear or not? Class members work alone and in pairs to create scatter plots in order to determine whether there is a linear pattern or not. The exit ticket provides a quick way to...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

The Sign of Solutions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Positive or negative, zero or no solution, are all possibilities for the solution of a linear equation. Here the resource gives examples of linear equations in one variable and their type of solutions. The resource comes with commentary...
Worksheet
Lane Community College

Review Sheets: Basic Mathematics 2

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
A good mix of Pre-Algebra problems, learners tackle everything from proportions and equations, to polygons and circles. The sections are broken up by topic with a list of the skills that are required to complete the questions. 
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Curated OER

Quick Graphs of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Graph equations of lines using the slope-intercept method or by plotting both x and y intercepts. Determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular by comparing their slopes. This handout includes step-by-step directions and four...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Party

For Teachers 8th Standards
Thirty at the party won't cost any more than twenty-five. The assessment task provides a scenario for the cost of a party where the initial fee covers a given number of guests. The class determines the cost for specific numbers of guests...
Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Intensive Math

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Three chapters worth of integer, fraction, and decimal problems to give you every type of question your learners need to be a successful mathematician. Thankfully the work has been done for you and this is a huge resource full...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solve for the Unknown

For Students 8th - 9th
For this unknown worksheet, students solve simple one-step algebraic inequalities.  This two-page worksheet contains 6 simple problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Systems of Equations Word Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this systems of equations worksheet, students read word problems, write equations, and solve the systems of equations. They use graphing, elimination, or substitution to solve the problems. This four page worksheet contains eleven...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Proof in Algebra

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
In this using proofs in algebra worksheet, students solve ten different problems related to solving proofs. First, they name the property of equality that justifies each statement given. Then, students complete each proof by naming the...
Worksheet
Math Guy

Algebra 1 Practice Test

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
The worksheet is great but the answer key is fantastic! This practice test focuses on quadratics and polynomials. Learners are expected to be able to simplify and factor expressions and solve equations. The best part is the answer key...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving One-Step Linear Word Problems and Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve twenty one-step linear word problems and linear equations.  The solving linear equations problems are broken down into five steps each.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Linear Equations in Different Forms

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Can your class write linear equations three different ways? Here is a study guide that includes slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope forms. Learners are given the slope and a point on the line, or two points and are asked to write...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Road Trip

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Help plan a road trip with linear equations. Scholars consider two different rental car companies and write equations representing the cost for each company. They graph the system of equations to determine the conditions under which each...
Handout
Charleston School District

Solving Systems with Substitutions

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
How many large and small watermelons did he sell? Just use the given information to write and solve a system of equations! The two videos accompanying the lesson explain the substitution method and then introduce problem solving. The...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Algebra I activity, students use the guess and check method to determine the solution to a one variable equation.  The three page activity contains twenty-three problems.  Answers are not provided. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Basic Equations 2

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this basic equation worksheet, students solve equations containing one variable. Students show their algebra steps as they solve division, multiplication, addition and subtraction problems containing positive and negative integers,...
Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Conference Tables

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils analyze a pattern of conference tables to determine the number of tables needed and the number of people that can be seated for a given size. Individuals develop general formulas for the two growing number patterns and...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Graphs (2006)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
When told to describe a line, do your pupils list its color, length, and which side is high or low? Use a worksheet that engages scholars to properly label line graphs. It then requests two applied reasoning answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

One-Variable Inequality Word Problems

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a great set of eight scenarios that require the writing of a one-variable inequality and then solving to find the solution. This inequality word problem activity is then followed by the solutions to each of the eight problems.