Transform pupils into mathematicians as they create their own definitions and formulas. Scholars examine an assortment of triangles and create a definition and formula for determining the sharpness of the vertex angle. The groups of...

Connect the size of a rolling cup to the size of circle it makes. Pupils view videos of cups of different sizes rolling in a circle. Using the videos and additional data, they attempt to determine a relationship between cup...

Are there some rectangles that are more square than others? A thought-provoking task asks individuals to create a formula that objectifies the square-ness of a set of rectangles. They then use their formulas to rank a set of...

Model inverse variation while solving a real-world problem. Young scholars use the interactive lesson to discover the pattern of inverse variation data. They then use that discovery to write and analyze an equation.

Challenge mathematicians to crack the binary code with an interactive that focuses on numbers nine to 16. A table reveals exponential equations to aid in answering multiple-choice questions. A discussion question gauges comprehension. 

Which deal is best? Learners determine which of two companies has the best deal for a particular number of shirts. They begin by creating a table and equations containing each company's pricing structure....

Students talk about mathematical language.  In this talking about your name lesson plan, students use the letters in their own name to review math vocabulary and concepts.  

For this algebraic expressions and addition properties worksheet, students write an algebraic expression for each word phrase. Students then translate each algebraic expression into words. In this third set, students evaluate each...

For this algebraic expressions and addition properties worksheet, students write an algebraic expression for each word phrase in the first set of problems. Students then translate each algebraic expression into words in the second set....

Second graders write a Math Moments journal.

In this algebraic expressions worksheet, students write algebraic expressions to answer 5 different questions. Students also use the expressions they write to solve the problems.

High schoolers explore algebraic expressions in this Algebra I lesson plan. They evaluate expressions using paper and pencil and then use the TI-83 to provide immediate reinforcements.

MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Students perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.

In this algebraic expressions and equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 12 various types of problems ranging from writing expressions for each written equation to solving 8 different word problems related to cost, speed, age, and...

In this rational expression worksheet, students simplify rational expressions. They write the product and quotient in lowest terms. This two-page worksheet contains five problems.

How many times can you find the midpoint of a line segment given two points? Well, more times than anyone probably needs to with these ten different worksheets, each with 24 problems. All the points used in the problems are positive and...

Future mathematicians learn about arithmetic and geometric sequences, as well as common ratios and differences as they complete a worksheet matching sequences with the algebraic expressions that represent them.

Scholars learn how using algebra tiles to add and subtract polynomials can model how to combine polynomials. They use their newfound knowledge to complete a worksheet of problems.

A single problem requires learners to write two expressions representing the total distance between a student's home and school over a time span of four weeks. A thorough commentary follows that will help you explore the solutions with...

Expand your knowledge of exponents with an activity that promotes critical thinking and comparison skills. Middle and high schoolers compare numbers written in expanded and exponential form and explain their strategies for solving...

Congratulations, you've just hit the word problem jackpot! Covering an incredible range of topics from integers and fractions, to percents, geometry, and much more, this collection of worksheets will keep young mathematicians...

The concept of absolute value can be difficult for learners to grasp. Reinforce their understanding of a basic absolute value expression and connect it to solving equations and inequalities. Scholars write two equations/inequalities to...

Apply the power of mathematics to the power expressions. The instructional activity gives examples of expressions that utilize each of the exponent rules to simplify. Once seeing the exponent rules individually, scholars combine them to...