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Curated OER

Simple Inequalities

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students solve inequalities. In this inequalities lesson, students evaluate simple inequalities. They examine vocabulary words. Students participate in breath holding activities and write inequalities to represent the activity. In teams,...
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Curated OER

Weather In The World

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate the weather in different places in the world. In this algebra lesson, students use technology to gain an understanding of how to study integers. They add and subtract integers on a number line.
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Curated OER

Order of Operation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the order of operation. In this algebra lesson, students factor, subtract, add and divide using the correct order to remove parentheses. They simplify expressions by combining like terms.
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Curated OER

Get a Line on Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers 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. Middle schoolers utilize math functions such as addition...
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Curated OER

Consecutive Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Like all of the Problem Solving units, this one aims to introduce pupils to the underlying ideas of mathematics through a problem. The problem here requires a knowledge of arithmetic and the use of some algebra. For this unit we see how...
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Curated OER

Square Roots, Number Classification, Ordering & Graphing

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify numbers as rational or irrational. Using calculators estimation, and factoring methods, 9th graders compute the square root of numbers. They graph numbers in sequential order and round numbers integers to the...
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Curated OER

Integer

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of an integer. As a class, they observe a number line and recognize opposite numbers. Algebra tiles, or counters, are used to explore the concept of adding integers. In groups, 7th graders play...
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Curated OER

Inequalities and The Order of Operations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Middle and high schoolers investigate how to solve inequalities. The activity has a good guide for taking pupils through a direct instruction of the concept. You can use counting tiles in order to help kinesthetic learners.
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Curated OER

Solving Basic Equations 2

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this basic equation worksheet, students solve equations containing one variable. Students show their algebra steps as they solve division, multiplication, addition and subtraction problems containing positive and negative integers,...
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Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this linear equation worksheet, young scholars solve basic linear equations containing positive and negative integers. Students show their algebra steps, as they solve for "x." The majority of the ten equations contain two terms, and...
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Curated OER

Solving Problems - Writing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this solving problems worksheet, students read short word statements, translate them into an algebraic equation, and solve the problem. Twelve problems are listed on this one-page worksheet.
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Curated OER

Integer Practice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice adding and subtracting integers.  In this practice adding and subtracting integers instructional activity, students play a board game where they role two dice to move their token.  Middle schoolers roll a sign...
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Curated OER

Dividing Integer Powers

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Work on the concept of using division with integer powers. The skills of using exponents and multiplying powers should be in place before attempting this lesson. The lesson provides examples for the teacher to use for direct instruction.
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Curated OER

Multiplying and Dividing Integers/Relay Race

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Give your class a list of multiplication and division sentences that contain both positive and negative integers. Have them analyze them to see if they can discover the pattern with the signs. From these patterns, help them develop the...
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Curated OER

Equations 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss the meaning of balance and how it applies to equations. After listening to a lecture, they practice solving equations with two orders of operation and doing whatever they do on one side to the other side as a class. To...
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Curated OER

Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate linear equations through models. For this algebra lesson, students investigate solving one and two step equations. Review solving a basic equation before starting this assignment.
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Curated OER

The Cuisenaire Four-Pan Algebra Balance: Limitations and Suggestions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars illustrate the concept of balancing equations using a Four-Pan Algebra Balance. In this balancing lesson, students visualize why it is necessary to add or subtract the same quantity on both sides of an equation when...
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EngageNY

Transforming the Graph of the Sine Function

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Build a solid understanding of trigonometric transformations through exploration. Learners work in teams to analyze the effects of different algebraic components on the graph of a sine function. 
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Connecting Graphing and Solving Absolute Value Equations and Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Can you solve an equation graphically? Absolutely! This Algebra II instructional activity makes the connection between solving an absolute value equation and graphing two functions. Graphing absolute value functions is presented through...
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EngageNY

Integer Exponents

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Fold, fold, and fold some more. In the first installment of a 35-part module, young mathematicians fold a piece of paper in half until it can not be folded any more. They use the results of this activity to develop functions for the area...
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Kenan Fellows

Dinner Party: Using Pattern Trains to Demonstrate Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Nothing fancy here ... just your run-of-the-mill Algebra party! Learners explore the patterns of linear functions while designing seating arrangements for a dinner party. Comparing the number of tables to the perimeter of the combined...
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EngageNY

Solving Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do properties of equations hold true for inequalities? Teach solving inequalities through the theme of properties. Your class discovers that the multiplication property of equality doesn't hold true for inequalities when multiplying by a...
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EngageNY

From Ratio Tables, Equations and Double Number Line Diagrams to Plots on the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 6th Standards
Represent ratios using a variety of methods. Classmates combine the representations of ratios previously learned with the coordinate plane. Using ratio tables, equations, double number lines, and ordered pairs to represent...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Inequalities

For Teachers 7th - 9th
What does translating points on a number line have to do with solving inequalities? Young mathematicians first learn about translations of points on a number line, and then use this information to solve linear inequalities in one variable.