Solving an equation is the art of creating simpler equivalent equations using properties of equality. Here, classes see that solving an equation is not always as easy as guessing. The lesson presents linear equations that scholars must...

When did letters become the same as numbers? Scholars learn about substituting numbers for letters to evaluate algebraic expressions in the seventh part in a series of 36. The instructional activity focuses on expressions related to...

Six questions make up a challenging interactive that tests scholars' knowledge of repeating decimals. Mathematicians answer true or false and multiple-choice questions with help from a tool that highlights decimal movement in an...

Who says getting to know your neighbors has to be difficult? The first resource in a three-part series creates an engaging project that teaches your scholars about Canadian culture. A question-and-answer format takes place via e-mail and...

Notation in mathematics can be intimidating. Use this lesson to expose pupils to the various ways of representing a function and the accompanying notation. The material also addresses the importance of including a domain if necessary....

What percent of the mixture is juice? Pairs use their knowledge of proportions to determine what percent a mixture is juice given the percent of juice in the components. Pupils use the procedure learned with the juice mixture problem to...

Pupils review the standards for Algebra I. Using the text, they discover two problems that match each standard and solve them showing all steps on paper. They create a PowerPoint slide for each problem and go through the correct steps...

Students estimate the number of civilizations in the galaxy by first estimating the number of craters on the Moon and then by performing estimates of multiple-variable systems culminating in the use of the Drake Equation.

In this equations and formulas worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems. First, they solve for each stated variable using the properties of equality to isolate the specified variable on one side of the equation....

Young scholars solve equations with variables on both sides. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.

In this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using addition and subtraction. First, they solve each equations for the state variable. Then, students define a variable, write an...

In this solving inequalities worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using addition and subtraction to solve each one. First, they solve each inequality by getting the variable on one side alone. Then,...

Students experiment bubbles. In this scientific method lesson, students identify variables used in proper experiment design. Students conduct experiments with different brands of dish-washing detergent to determine which brand makes the...

In this multi-step inequalities learning exercise, students solve and complete 17 different problems that include solving by applying a number of steps. First, they solve each inequality as indicated and checking their solutions. Then,...

Students review the steps of the scientific method and participate in a three day experiment. They observe water evaporation over time.

Students read real world problems, determine the variables, and set up the function using algebraic statements. After entering data into the graphing calculator, they display information in the form of graphs and scatter plots. ...

For this solving problems worksheet, students answer twelve multiple choice questions about problem solving in science and the steps of the scientific method. These include identifying the problem, forming a hypothesis and setting up the...

For this project worksheet, students answer four questions about their experimental design. This includes their materials available, the action of their materials and their independent and dependent variable.

Students work as a team to complete a variety of algebraic equations. Variables are assigned to students who are to substitute values to help their team solve the equation.

Students compare the language of algebra to a foreign language. They play the game "Pictionary" to emphasize that pictures can represent words. After writing definitions and discussing the meaning of variable expressions, students, in...

For this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 15 different problems. First, they isolate the variable on one side of the equation using the addition/subtraction property of equality. Then, students check each solution...

In this logarithm worksheet, students solve for the unknown. With the assistance of a graphing calculator, they identify the value of one variable. This one-page worksheet includes ten problems which contain one variable with integers.

For this variables and expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 26 different problems that include various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each given algebraic expression. Then, students write an...

In this inequalities activity, students solve ten problems that are inequalities. They also identify that when solving inequalities, they have to flip the inequality sign when they multiply or divide the inequality by a negative....