Curated OER
Middle Grades Math: Balancing Equations
Learners solve linear equations. By observing the graph of each side of an equation using the TI-nspire graphing calculator, your class gains insight into solutions, as well as balancing equations and transforming linear equations....
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II
Brainiacs explore the concept of solving single-variable equations.They use inverse operations to solve equations, and participate in activities such as balancing an equation scale. This is an awesome lesson plan, complete with game...
Virginia Department of Education
Equations
Science equipment can be handy for math class, too. Scholars learn to solve one- and two-step linear equations by using the concept of a balance. They solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts by writing and solving linear...
Virginia Department of Education
The Submarine
Submerge yourself in the study of slope. Scholars investigate a situation involving slope and the rate of change of a submarine. An additional example further explores the concept of slope by changing one of the conditions of the submarine.
Virginia Department of Education
Slippery Slope
Explore slope using geometric patterns. Young mathematicians investigate towers built from cubes to develop a linear pattern. They move the data to a coordinate plane to connect the pattern to slopes.
Science Friday
Make a Model of a Home Made From Shipping Containers
Build a scale model of a home built out of shipping containers. A hands-on activity has scholars watch a video about a home built from shipping containers and then design their own home. They build scale models of their designed homes...
Teach Engineering
Get Me Off This Planet
What do Newton's Laws have to do with getting from Earth to Mars?The activities in this resource show how Newton's Laws work with rockets to get them into space. Background information includes facts about orbits and how orbits are used...
Curated OER
Coconut and Chocolate Chip Passover Macaroons
Recipies are a natural medium for using fractions in real-world problems. This delicious activity has learners adapting the ingredients for coconut and chocolate chip macaroons, a Passover treat, for fewer and more cookies than the...
Teachers.net
Solving Equations Using Variables
Middle-schoolers solve linear equations with one single variable. They solve equations that are randomly generated using index cards. Half of an equation is written on each card and distributed to the class. which then attempts solve...
Curated OER
Model and Solve Algebraic Equations
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
It's Around There Somewhere! Perimeter, and Circumference
Explore the concept of building equations for perimeter and circumference. Learners use rulers to measure the perimeter of half a sheet of paper. Then fold the sheet of paper numerous times, each time measuring perimeter. Learners use...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Algebra Quiz
Students are able to have an on line quiz where the score and time elapsed is recorded on various level of solving equation problems.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Solving Algebraic Equations
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of solving algebraic equations. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Solving Equations With Rational Numbers
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of how to solve equations with rationals numbers. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Graphing Systems of Inequalities
Nineteen problems present a variety of practice solving linear systems by graphing systems of inequalities. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Systems of Inequalities
Hotmath provides 21 practice problems dealing with systems of equations and inequalities. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their algebraic problem.
Other
Quick Math: Graph Equations and Inequalities
This resource is from the QuickMath website that illustrates how to graph equations, inequalities and a system.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Solving Equations 1
Get independent practice determining if the variable value given is a solution for the equation. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Solving Equations W/ Rational Numbers
Get independent practice solving equations with rational numbers. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Math.com
Math.com: Equations and Inequalities: Solving Division Equations
Learners review how to solve algebraic equations using division. The tutorial consists of notes, examples, and practice exercises.
Math.com
Math.com: Equations and Inequalities: Solving Inequalities
Learners review how to solve inequalities. The tutorial consists of notes, examples, and practice exercises.
Math.com
Math.com: Equations and Inequalities: Two Step Equations & Inequalities
The tutorial explains how to solve two step equations and inequalities. Notes, examples, and practice problems are included in the resource.
Math.com
Math.com: Equations and Inequalities: Formulas
The tutorial explains how learners can solve a formula for any of its variables using the rules for solving equations. Notes, examples, and practice problems are included in the resource.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Rational Inequalities
Use this tutorial to learn how to solve rational inequalities by using a sign graph of factors and by using the test-point method. Offers a good collection of step-by-stem solutions and practice problems for you to complete.