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Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 3
Lesson 16 in the series of 28 is a mid-module assessment. Learners simplify expressions, write and solve equations, and write and solve inequalities. Most questions begin as word problems adding a critical thinking component to the...
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Algebraic Fractions
In this algebraic fractions instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include adding and subtracting various algebraic fractions. First, they determine the common denominator in each pair of fractions. Then,...
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Simplify Equations
In this simplifying equations worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include basic simplifying of various equations. First, they evaluate any parentheses, exponents, multiplication, addition, and/or subtraction using the...
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Does Order Really Matter?
Investigate the order of operations! Learners participate in interactive multi-media activities to examine and solve multi-step equations, inequalities. They evaluate formulas and simplify monomials and polynomials.
Illustrative Mathematics
An Integer Identity
Challenge algebra learners to use the difference of cubes to solve this problem. Once your charges have taken out the factor (a - b), combined the like terms and set them equal to zero, the problem becomes a factorable quadratic...
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Substitution And Evaluation
In this substitution and evaluation worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using the substitution method of variables. First, they evaluate each expression for the given variable. Then, students solve...
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Distributive Property
For this distributive property worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different equations that include applying the distributive property to each one. First, they simplify each expression listed by applying the distributive property....
Kent State University
How Does that Work?
Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....
Illustrative Mathematics
The Physics Professor
Help mathematicians see that a formula found in a physics book has an algebraic structure. Though the formula given in the resource looks complicated, learners are to break down the expressions and interpret each part separately....
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Order of Operations
In this order of operations worksheet, learners solve and complete 7 different problems that include using the order of operations or PEMDAS. First, they simplify expressions inside grouping symbols and then any terms containing...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Order of Operations
Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally! Sort of like an animated slide show, this lesson walks fifth graders through the order of operations. Also included are a sing-along karaoke video, key vocabulary with definitions, and a seven-question...
Benjamin Franklin High School
Saxon Math: Algebra 2 (Section 9)
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...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Derivation of the Quadratic Formula
What connection does the quadratic formula have with a quadratic equation? Using a matching activity, pupils construct the algebraic derivation of the quadratic formula in this Algebra II lesson task. The task provides two variations of...
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Combining Like Terms
In this worksheet, algebra learners solve and complete 20 different equations that include combining like terms. First, they identify and define like terms and how they can be combined in solving an equation. Then, students combine like...
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Adding Like Terms
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify expressions by combining like terms. They differentiate between addition and multiplication. There are 24 questions.
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Complex Fractions
In this complex fractions worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include simplifying various complex fractions. First, they create one single fraction in the numerator and then in the denominator. Then, students rewrite...
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Using the Distributive Property to Simplify Algebraic Expressions
In this using the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions worksheet, students rewrite ten expressions in simplified form.
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Simplifying Rational Expressions
For this algebra worksheet, students simplify fractions involving variables and coefficients. Students must factor polynomials to find common factors in 20 of the problems.
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Equations, Expressions, Factorization
Students graph and solve equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students use simple factorization to simplify expressions. They review for an exam by doing basic algebra.
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Simplifying Expressions (Multiplication and Division)
Seventh graders simplify algebraic expressions using multiplication and division to combine like items and solve for the variable. They work with inverse operations to solve equations with guided practice. Students complete various...
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Algebra: Formulae
Students explore basic algebra formulas. In this introductory algebra instructional activity, student use basic algebra formulae to simplify expressions that include 1 or 2 operations.
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Expressions Worksheet
In this math activity, students simplify the expressions. They create new expressions converting words into variables. They also practice using the order of operations.
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Simplifying Distribution Worksheet
In this simplifying distribution activity, students solve problems with one variable using the distributive property. They place their answers in the answer box provided on the internet. Students are able to view step-by-step problems...
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Simplifying Expressions Using the Order of Operations
Students explore the concept of order of operations. In this order of operations lesson, students discuss the order of operations when simplifying expressions. Students discuss the importance of order in their lives such as getting...