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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Algebra Tiles to Explore Distributive Property

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.
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Unit Plan
Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 1)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This first of twelve algebra 2 resources provides a broad review of many algebra 1 concepts through a number of separable lessons and labs. Starting with the real number system and its subsystems, the sections quickly but thoroughly move...
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Lesson Plan
2
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EngageNY

Algebraic Expressions—The Commutative and Associative Properties

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Who says math is boring? Turn dry concepts like properties and vocabulary into an interesting lesson! Examine the commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication using geometric reinforcement. Through collaboration,...
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Lesson Plan
2
2
EngageNY

Algebraic Expressions—The Distributive Property

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do your classes truly understand the distributive property? Use a demonstrative lesson to represent the distributive property in various ways. Learners solidify understanding by creating a geometric pattern for distributive property, and...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Most Important Property of Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Won't the other properties be sad to learn that they're not the most important? The 11th installment of a 35-part module is essentially a continuation of the previous lesson, using logarithm tables to develop properties. Scholars...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Log the resource on logarithms for future use. Learners review and explore properties of logarithms and solve base 10 exponential equations in the 12th installment of a 35-part module. An emphasis on theoretical definitions and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applying Properties to Variables

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables lesson. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they write...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

One-Step Equations—Multiplication and Division

For Teachers 6th Standards
Discover one more step to being able to solve any one-step equation. Scholars continue their work with one-step equations in the 28th installment of a 36-part module. Tape diagrams and algebraic processes introduce how to solve one-step...
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Worksheet
4
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Flipped Math

Unit 1 Review: Analyze Graphs and Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Get in one last practice. Pupils work through 12 problems and a performance task to review the topics in Unit 1. The problems cover analyzing and modeling with graphs, algebraic properties of equality, and adding, subtracting, and...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solutions of a Linear Equation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use the distributive property to solve equations. The sixth instructional activity in a 33-part series has scholars solve equations that need to be transformed into simpler equations first. Class members apply the distributive property...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Famous Public Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What can a middle schooler do in 90 minutes? He can practice using the commutative, associative and distributive properties of addition and multiplication. He can also simplify expressions using the commutative, associative and...
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Unit Plan
1
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 7: Connecting Algebra and Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The coordinate plane links key geometry and algebra concepts in this approachable but rigorous unit. The class starts by developing the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem, then moves to applications of slope. Activities...
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Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Number Properties

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
The number of basic algebraic properties can become overwhelming for learners. A lesson explains and gives examples for all the basic algebraic properties. The resource is perfect to use as a way for pupils to organize and study the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Algebraic Equations: Algebra/Geometry Institute

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students solve problems using PEMDAS. In this algebraic equations lesson, students evaluate expressions using real number properties. They play "Math Jeopardy" to reinforce the order of operations.
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Lesson Plan
1
1
EngageNY

Properties of Exponents and Radicals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
(vegetable)^(1/2) = root vegetable? The fourth installment of a 35-part module has scholars extend properties of exponents to rational exponents to solve problems. Individuals use these properties to rewrite radical expressions in terms...
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Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 3)

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
The 15th installment of a 35-part module is a mid-module assessment task. Covering concepts in the first half of the module, the task acts as a formative assessment, providing you with valuable information on how learners are doing.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

One-Step Equations—Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 6th Standards
Just one step is all you need to find success in solving equations. The 27th installment in a series of 36 teaches how to solve one-step equations involving addition and subtraction. Tape diagrams help future mathematicians in this task.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Wishful Thinking—Does Linearity Hold? (Part 1)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Not all linear functions are linear transformations — show your class the difference. The first activity in a unit on linear transformations and complex numbers that spans 32 segments introduces the concept of linear transformations and...
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eBook
Rice University

Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Algebra concepts are all wrapped up in one nice bow. The resource combines all the concepts typically found in Algebra I and Algebra II courses in one eBook. The topics covered begin with solving linear equations and move to linear...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Functions and Their Inverses

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Nothing better than the original! Help your class understand the relationship of an inverse function to its original function. Learners study the connection between the original function and its inverse through algebraic properties,...
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Unit Plan
Education Development Center

Language of Algebra

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Don't rush into algebra, let learners visualize, guess, and predict their way to a successful math career. The introductory unit incorporates beginner algebraic concepts with shapes instead of variables. Young mathematicians use a...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Addition and Subtraction Formulas 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Show budding mathematicans how to find the sine of pi over 12. The third lesson in a series of 16 introduces the addition and subtraction formulas for trigonometric functions. Class members derive the formulas using the distance formula...
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Lesson Plan
For the Teachers

$1 Math

For Teachers 2nd - 7th Standards
Captivate your class by having them find the value of their names, different zoo animals, musical instruments, etc.,with a mental math lesson. Using the coding formula listed, children learn to fluently estimate and calculate simple sums.
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Unit Plan
Benjamin Franklin High School

Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 9)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Section 9 of the 12 linked Saxon Math sections introduces the young algebrist to graphing periodic functions, creating graphs from quadratic roots, working with inequalities, and rational equations. Common among all the lessons is the...