Virginia Department of Education
Algebra Tiles and Solving Equations
Young mathematicians solve linear equations by drawing models of algebra tiles using colored pencils. To finish, they solve the same equations algebraically and check their answers using a graphing calculator.
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The Human Calculator
Students amaze their friends and families with this human calculator trick. In this algebraic lesson plan, students use the associative property of addition to act as a human calculator and stump their volunteers. The steps to the trick,...
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions involving properties, solving equations, solving inequalities, and validity of statements.
Inside Mathematics
Vencent's Graphs
I like algebra, but graphing is where I draw the line! Worksheet includes three multiple-part questions on interpreting and drawing line graphs. It focuses on the abstract where neither axis has numbers written in, though both are...
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Photosynthesis
Students recognize the importance of plants as they perform an experiment involving photosynthesis. Students determine the optimum wavelength of light for photosynthesis by exposing plants to different colors of light, collecting data,...
Lockport City School District
Reasons for Geometric Statement/Reason Proofs
Stuck trying to remember the formal language of a geometric proof? Never fear, this handout has them all ready to go. The reasons are sectioned by topic so this handy guide is ready when you are to tackle those two column proofs.
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Wildflower Beautification Project
Students, in cooperative groups, design and create a wildflower garden for the community. They write letters to property owners requesting use of their land and then write invitations to their parents and to local, state, and federal...
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
In this adding and subtracting integers worksheet, students find the sum or difference of 9 problems. Students then evaluate 4 expressions given certain values.
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Get a Line on Integers
Learners explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers lesson, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Learners utilize math functions such as addition and...
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What Does It Matter?
Learners define matter, the chemical properties of matter, and the physical properties of matter. They name physical and chemical properties of matter (by classifying using a Tree Map). Students determine the mass, volume, and density of...
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Slope Calculation
Students compute the slope of a line based on the coordinates of two points on the line. In addition, they examine the relationship between the numerical value of slope and its properties on a graph.
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Prime Time
Students participate in activities to investigate properties of numbers. They identify prime and composite numbers and determine the patterns associated with these numbers. They answer questions associated with each activity.
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Slope Calculation
Students compute the slope of a line that passes through two points and explain how the slope formula is derived. They determine properties associated with positive, negative, undefined, and no slope.
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Managing Nutrients in Livestock Manure
Livestock managers reinforce math and science skills while learning about the nutrients found in manure. They predict which animal produces the largest amount and which animal's manure contains the most nitrogen. Finally, they compare...
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Solving Equations Using More than One Operation
For this algebra worksheet, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve word problems using equations. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Fibonacci Sequences Icebreaker
Students explore Fibonacci sequences. In this math lesson, students identify the relationship between two numbers. Students use Fibonacci sequences to create algebraic equations.
Helping with Math
#10: Solving Equations (2 of 2)
In this prealgebra activity, pupils perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division operations to solve for an unknown. There are 12 problems to be solved. Use this as a quiz to assess how well your class is grasping the skill...
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Subtraction With Integers
This thorough introduction to the concept of subtracting negative integers walk learners through the necessary steps using teacher modeling and guided practice. Number lines and various word problems are used to support understanding of...
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Math & Social Science
Young scholars are given data and are to calculate averages and yearly totals of how many cars travel the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They also make a graph of the data.
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Evaluating Expressions
In this evaluating expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 50 various types of review problems. First, they complete each sentence and define the listed terms. Then, students evaluate each expression for the given values. They...
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Solving Rational Equations
For this algebra worksheet, learners solve rational equations including two application problems. This worksheet contains explanations to aid in understanding.
Illustrative Mathematics
Ants Versus Humans
You would think that humans make up more mass than ants do on this planet, but think again, and this time by performing calculations. Middle schoolers use scientific notation to compute and compare the estimated total mass of all humans...
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Sphere Dressing
Geometric design makes a fashion statement! Challenge learners to design a hat to fit a Styrofoam model. Specifications are clear and pupils use concepts related to three-dimensional objects including volume of irregular shapes and...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Multiplying Binomials and Factoring Trinomials
Two lessons for the price of one! Learners use algebra tiles to multiply binomials in the first lesson plan, Next, they use their knowledge from the first lesson plan to factor trinomials into two binomials.