Students recognize patterns and represent situations using algebraic notation and variables. In this variables and patterns lesson plan, students identify a pattern involving the number of tiles required to form a border around a pool...

Ninth graders investigate solving word problems.  For this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the four step process for solving word problems:  Step 1-make a table of values, Step 2-identify the constant, Step 3-indetify the...

Ninth graders solve multi-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, watch a video on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.  Students visit an Internet site to solve simple equations through the use...

Students investigate shapes and patterns. In this algebra instructional activity, students move from concrete to abstract understanding of shapes and concepts. They use variable to identify the unknown.

Learners evaluate the equations that each variable is a function of time. They differentiate each expression with a comparison to the variable of t.

In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems that coincide with each Algebra objective. They simplify the expressions.

Students determine how the weights of 7 objects on a seesaw can vary and still be in balance. They also write equations in algebraic terms, how to change 3 variables in an equation expressed in algebraic terms to obtain the correct...

In this formulas worksheet, learners transform and algebraically manipulate formulas for various variables.  There are 5 multiple choice questions.

Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames.  Students then write algebraic expressions and present...

Students explore a variety of functions. They recognize and describe functions and use linear functions to describe situations. Students find the domain and range of linear functions and graph rational expressions.

For each of the equations they find the values of the rational expressions. Then they differentiate each expression in relation to the value of t.

Students use the FoilSim educational software program to complete an activity regarding lift. They solve a multivariable equation for each of the variables and apply the results to various problems in different situations.

Seventh graders graph solutions for inequalities on a number line. They solve 1 and 2 step inequalities in one variable. Students also check solutions to 1 and 2 step equations in one variable

In this algebra learning exercise, learners evaluate equations, identify the inverse of numbers, translate words into a number sentence, compare expressions, and solve radicals. This six page learning exercise contains a variety of 67...

In this powers instructional activity, learners multiply and divide expressions containing variables and exponents. They convert numbers from scientific notation to standard notation. This two-page instructional activity contains 5...

For 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...

In this ELL grammar worksheet, students ask a different classmate each of 9 questions while writing down their answers. They choose three of six time expressions and tell a classmate where they were. There are teachers' notes that...

Students practice representing problems found in the real world in terms that can be translated into mathematical expressions. The situations are represented in tables and graphs by students.

In this multiplication worksheet, students multiply algebraic expressions. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this monomials learning exercise, students simplify the algebraic expression assuming no variables equal 0. There are 13 problems on this learning exercise.

Students implicitly differentiate functions .  In this implicitly differentiating functions lesson plan, students take the derivative of functions that cannot be solved for a variable.  Students find the derivative of an...

Students decide where and when to use parentheses. In this algebra lesson plan, students use parentheses to clarify a math problems and solve correctly. They use order of operation as they solve problems with integers and variable.

Students participate in a instructional activity that focuses on the concepts of combining monomials to make polynomial expressions. They use algebra tiles to complete the exercises in the instructional activity. This is hands-on...

Students draft and edit a letter regarding human rights. They work in groups to select a cause, follow basic letter writing guidelines and draft a persuasive letter expressing their concerns. Students can also send the letters to a...