Students factor polynomial equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the zeros of the equations. They use algebra to rewrite word problems using symbols.

For this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems by rewriting it into algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance James ran. There is an answer key.

Young scholars write story problems which can only be solved with the application of multiplication facts. They write an extra fact that isn't needed to solve. When their partners do the problems, they must cross out the fact that they...

In this algebra instructional activity, students compare the way a human would solve an equations as compared to a computer. There is one problem with a solution key.

Learners solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra lesson, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve percent application problems, including percent of increase and decrease.  The one page interactive worksheet contains seven problems.  Answers and a hint are provided. 

Help young mathematicians build a solid understanding of division with this base ten block activity. With the help of these popular math manipulatives, children model different math problems in order to reinforce the...

Here is an activity that incorporates subtraction in word problems. Youngsters are provided with six word problems that essentially deal with the same numbers in each problem, yet use different comparison language. These problems are...

In this thousands word problems worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 6 different word problems that include the thousands place. First, they read each story and draw a picture to determine the solutions to each problem. Then,...

In this Algebra II instructional activity, students assess their knowledge of rational algebraic expressions. The three page instructional activity contains a combination of twenty-three multiple choice, short answer, and word...

Pupils use visual models, numeric methods, and equations to solve percent problems. To complete the second installment of 20, they find the part given the percent and the whole, find the percent given the part and the whole, and find the...

Word problems offer class members an opportunity to learn the concept of solving linear systems using graphs. Individuals choose a problem based upon preferences, break into groups to discuss solution methods and whether there...

Investigate complex problem situations by applying inequalities. Building from concepts explored in the previous lesson plan, learners read word problems and develop inequalities to represent the situation. They then solve the...

Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...

Students write an equation for a linear function. In this algebra activity, students collect data, plot it and graph it. They identify the equation of the graphed data and define the slope and y-intercept of the graph.

In this word problem basics worksheet, students read short sentences using the given clues to determine the answers to consecutive integers. Students examine terms dealing with odd integers, even integers and sum. These answers may be...

Ninth graders investigate solving word problems.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 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...

Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore word problems that can be solved by using a system of equations.   The problems involve such topics as cell phone usage,...

Young mathematicians solve arithmetic and simple algebraic equations using properties of real numbers, equality, and inequality. Justifying the procedures is their next task. They solve a problem involving linear inequality and justify...

In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. They use a 3x3 grid to help decipher the missing word. There are 11 puzzles to be solved with an answer key.

In this algebra worksheet, learners solve a Sudoku puzzle through guessing and calculation. An answer key is provided. This would be a great warm up or activity for early finishers.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve word problems, as they relate percents to real life scenarios. They calculate the cost of the bike including how much discount he got for his bike. There is an answer key for this problem.

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They identify the negative roots using complex roots. There is an answer key with this problem.

Tell the story of the math. Given a graph of a linear system, learners write a story that models the graph before crafting the corresponding functions. Graphs intersect at an estimated point, allowing for different variations in the...