Curated OER
Algebraic Thinking - Equations
Fifth graders explore equality and inequality by participating in a Tilt/Balance activity. The students listen to the story "Lemonade for Sale" by Stuart J. Murphy and use equations to graph lemonade sale profits.
Curated OER
Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts
Students demonstrate different algebraic equations using Borenson's Hands-On Equation materials. They work in a cooperative group to solve algebraic equations.
Curated OER
Pre-Algebra
Seventh graders write with a pencil the conversions of teacher given unit rates with 90% accuracy after being led through several similar examples. They are quizzed on unit ratios after completing their homework assignments.
Curated OER
2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns
Students discover and predict patterns in a numerical sequence. Through the Internet and video segments, students begin with basic number patterns and extend their knowledge into higher math skills. They will also create new patterns...
Curated OER
Algebra Flashcard Fun
Ninth graders practice pre-algebra and algebra skills by solving and entering the correct answers.
Curated OER
Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts
Students work in a cooperative group of three to solve algebraic equations with roles assigned for manipulator, recorder, and checker. They utilize hands-on learning materials imbedded in the lesson plan.
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Dan's Math: Basic Skills Topics
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of various basic topics in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra. Order of operations, exponents, square roots, variables, and combining terms are just a few of the many topics covered.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Coordinates and the Cartesian Plane
A brief refresher on the Cartesian plane includes how points are written in (x,y) format and oriented to the axes, and which directions are positive and negative. Then students learn about what it means for a relation to be a function...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Forms of Linear Equations
Learners learn about four forms of equations: direct variation, slope-intercept form, standard form and point-slope form. They graph and complete problem sets for each, converting from one form of equation to another, and learning the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Applications of Linear Functions
This lesson plan culminates the unit with the Go Public phase of the legacy cycle. In the associated activities, students use linear models to depict Hooke's law as well as Ohm's law. To conclude the lesson plan, students apply they've...
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Tufts University: Early Algebra, Early Arithmetic
This online resource is from the Tufts University offers lesson plans, worksheets, and ideas about using algebra with elementary grade levels.
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Algebra.com: Homework Solvers
This site offers both instruction and homework help in several algebraic topics, including topics within Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Algebra Resources
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Properties the Distributive Property
This resource provides examples and explanations of the distributive property.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Properties the Associative Property of Multiplication
Examples and explanations of the associative property of multiplication are provided.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Order of Operations Why Do We Need an Order of Operations
This resource provides examples and explanations of the order of operations.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Pre Algebra Equivalent Fractions Part 1
This CoolMath resource will help students understand the concept of equivalent fractions.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Pre Algebra Mixed Numbers
This resource will help students learn how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Pre Algebra Prime and Composite Numbers
Students can learn the definitions of "prime numbers" and "composite numbers" with this resource. Several pages are provided that show students how to break down composite numbers until only prime numbers are left.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Pre Algebra Factorizations
Learn about "factorization" from Cool Math. Several examples and practice problems are provided.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Pre Algebra Divisibility Tests
Known as Guzzinta Tests, here are some quick tricks you can learn to see if a number is divisible, can be divided by, another number.
The Math League
The Math League: Introduction to Algebra
This introduction offers help on a variety of topics in algebra, such as variables, expressions, equations, and simplifying.
Quia
Quia: Algebra Terms
Do you need practice learning and remembering algebra vocabulary terms? This word search game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are correct.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Pre Algebra Relationships
[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan flipchart to review pre-algebra relationships.