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Simplifying Rational Expressions
In this rational expressions learning exercise, 9th graders identify and solve 20 different problems that include simplifying various types of rational expressions. First, they define and describe a rational expression and how to find...
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Math Journal: Functions and Coordinate Geometry
Fifth graders examine the many uses of coordinate grids. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders write data driven equations, discuss the x and y-axis, and determine if using 2 or 3 ordered pairs is better. Students complete several...
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Squares, Square Roots, and Exponential Expressions
Students explore the concepts of square roots and exponential expressions. In this square root and exponential expression lesson plan, students complete an investigation called Building A Square Patio. Students use color tiles to develop...
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Math Mouth!
Students examine and discuss math vocabulary. They participate in various games involving the math vocabulary. Use this as a supplement.
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Discovering Math: Computation
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Sixth and seventh graders explore the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions. They review the order of operations and apply properties to simplify and compare them. The author suggests using a "Boxes Game" as a motivator to get...
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Talking About Your Name in Math Terms
Add imagination and creativity to your math lesson plan. Young mathematicians investigate ways to express their names in mathematical terms. For instance, they can count the number of letters, analyze the geometric shapes of the letters,...
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Multiplying Radical Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students multiply 4 radical expressions. They simplify 6 expressions by factoring out perfect squares. Students combine multiplication and simplification on three problems.
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Expressions Containing Several Radical Terms
In this algebra worksheet, students add 5 expressions with radical signs. In 6 problems, students multiply with radicals over parenthesis. The final 4 problems require students to rationalize the denominator and divide.
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars solve expressions when given values of variables. Expressions require students to multiply, divide, and raising answers to powers.
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Number Sense: Expressing Numbers
Young scholars learn to express and write numbers in two ways. They complete two mixed application number expressions word problems. Learners finish by thinking of place value blocks to write the number and kind of blocks they could use...
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Math Honors 2: Semester 1 Review
In this instructional activity, learners review topics from Algebra 2. Topics include synthetic division, rational algebraic expressions, quadratic functions, imaginary number, composite functions, and inverse of a function. The...
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Write the Word
Combine several concepts with youngsters, who will enjoy expressing their artistic side as they identify shapes and practice printing. First, scholars trace the word yellow and use this color to shade all the rectangles they...
Math Mammoth
Variables and Expressions
In this variable and expression learning exercise, students differentiate between variables and expressions. They write algebraic expressions using exponents and interpret algebraic expressions into words. This one-page learning exercise...
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Rational Expressions
In this rational expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include multiplying various fractional expressions. First, they multiply the numerators of each fraction. Then, students multiply the denominators of...
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Writing equations for the picture project
Learners write equations for their graphs. For this algebra lesson, students analyze graphs after they plot them using coordinate points and write an equation for the line given the slope and y-intercept. They express their answers using...
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Mixing Fertilizer
Your young landscapers do concentration calculations in this problem dealing with mixing fertilizer. Learners use and analyze rational expressions within this context.
Virginia Department of Education
Field Goals, Balls, and Nets
Score a resource on ratios. Young mathematicians learn about different ways to express ratios. Using sports data, they write statements about the statistics in ratio form.
Charleston School District
Solving Systems with Substitutions
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...
Virginia Department of Education
Properties of Real Numbers
Students use paper cups and colored chips to observe properties of operations with real numbers. As a class, students brainstorm and use manipulatives to demonstrate associative, commutative, distributive identity and inverse properties....
Mathed Up!
Algebraic Fractions
Learn ways to simplify algebraic fractions with a video that reviews how to simplify rational expressions by canceling common factors and how to add and subtract simple rational expressions. A worksheet tests pupils' understanding...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Division (No Remainders)
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...
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Math Words with Multiple Meanings
Learners of many ages use the Visual Thesaurus to help them understand the language of math. They work in groups to explore the multiple meanings of common math terms. Pupils come up with examples of the words in mathematical and other...
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Problem Solving
School subjects connect when your young scholars use math to edit English. Math allows you to convert an entire paragraph into a simple equation or inequality. Examples encourage learners to write expressions, equations, and inequalities...