Illustrative Mathematics
Rectangle Perimeter 2
While this activity is centered around expressions that represent the perimeter of a rectangle, it also hits at the fundamental concept of equivalent expressions, simplifing expressions, and like-terms. Classmates express their...
Illustrative Mathematics
6.EE.4 Equivalent Expressions
Straight to the point, learners are asked to compare a set of five expressions, determine which are equivalent, and then write equivalent equations for those that do not have any. A benefit is that they will review using properties...
Illustrative Mathematics
Rectangle Perimeter 3
This activity looks at writing expressions to represent perimeter of a rectangle and then considers the concept of equivalent expressions and the distributive property in more detail.
Curated OER
Simplifying Expressions (2 of 2)
This simple online resource is perfect for those just starting to simplify expressions. They solve by simplifying 12 expressions.
Curated OER
Simplifying Expressions (1 of 2)
In this simplifying expressions worksheet, pupils combine like terms and complete 18 different problems.
Curated OER
Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
This online worksheet can be printed, projected on the board, or used as example problems for the class to solve. They write equivalent expressions for a set of given equations, 14 total. This page contains an answer link and links to...
Curated OER
A Tough Nut to Crack
Children, based on a set of criteria, evaluate the quality of pecans. They research recorded history of pecan trees as well as how their seeds moved across western Missouri into southeastern Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Mexico. In...
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Substituting Numbers in Terms
Match algebraic expressions which are equivalent for a given value of x. Expressions are not equal except for the given value, therefore each expression must be evaluated separately. Assessment grades your performance after completion.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Laws of Exponents
This lesson plan walks students through understanding and applying laws of exponents. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Using Properties
Students will practice simplifying algebraic expressions using properties: identity, commutative, associative, and distributive. It provides downloadable PDF resources to go along with the lesson as well as an assessment plan.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Rules of Exponents
Fifty-two problems present a variety of practice completing, evaluating and simplifying expressions and equations that have exponents in them. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Algebraic Identities
Explore the world of algebraic identities in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition and examples that help with understanding their properties. Includes a short video and practice questions with answers.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Like Terms
Students learn how to combine like terms in this algebra resource. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the math concepts are included.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Simplifying
Students learn how to simplify algebraic expressions. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the algebra concepts are included.
Quia
Quia: Algebra: Order of Operations
Students match the math expressions with its simplification using the order of operations. Players draw a line between matching items in each column.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Equivalent Expressions
In this problem, we have to transform expressions using the distributive, commutative and associative properties to decide which expressions are equivalent. Common mistakes are addressed, such as not distributing the 2 correctly. Aligns...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Distance to School
This task asks students to find equivalent expressions by visualizing a familiar activity involving distance. The given solution shows some possible equivalent expressions, but there are many variations possible. Aligns with 6.EE.A.2.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Distributive Property, Multiply by an Integer
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students multiply across single parenthesis using a constant.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Substitute Whole Numbers Into Expressions
Students learn about the concept of evaluating expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Substitute Integers Into Expressions With Exponents
Students learn about the concept of evaluating expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Substitute Any Value Into an Expression
Students learn about the concept of evaluating expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equivalent Expressions With Distribution and Combining Like Terms
In this exercise, students practice factoring numerical expressions using the distributive property. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Simplifying a Term Involving Exponents
This WebMath site offers assistance with simplifying algebraic terms involving exponents or powers.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Combining Like Terms
This site explains how to simplify an expression by combining like terms. Enter an expression into the interactive "solver" and follow the step-by-step solution to learn how the answer was determined.