Algebra Solve the Mystery

Students explore the concept of number sense. In this algebra instructional activity, students collaborate with each other to find the mystery number. Students are given clues to find the mystery number.

Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives,  real-world applications, and problem solving, learners write...

Students solve real world story problems using algebra. In this algebra problem solving lesson, students use information about bone measurement to predict gender using algebraic equations. Students organize data, represent the...

Number patterns can seem mysterious. Help your learners unravel these mysteries as they complete an intriguing task. Through examination, collaborative groups determine that they are able to produce all integers above a certain value by...

Students explore alternative methods and problem solving techniques for solving mathematic word problems. In small groups, they solve a variety of "math mysteries" by acting out the problem and working toward a logical answer.

Fifth graders utilize input/output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They incorporate patterns, number sequences and relations to represent and analyze mathematical problems and number relationships using algebraic symbols.