Alabama Learning Exchange
As If Numbers Weren't Complex Enough Already!
The class explores the concept of complex numbers on a website to generate their own Mandelbrot sets. They will practice performing operations with complex numbers and then to get a visual understanding, graph the absolute value of a...
Curated OER
How Simple Is Your Rational Expression?
Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...
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Whole Numbers
Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.
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Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers
Students practice multiplying decimals and/or mixed numbers, explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers, and practice predicting the effects of multiplying a number by a decimal or mixed number.
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Arithmetic: Fractions
In this fractions instructional activity, students add positive and negative fractions with unlike denominators. They compute a fractional part of a number. This six-page instructional activity contains approximately 20 problems....
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Additive Inverses
Middle schoolers investigate properties of additive inverses. In this properties of additive inverses lesson, students discuss the what it means for two numbers to be opposites. Middle schoolers discuss representing opposite...
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Solving Equations Using Two Operations
Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results.
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Twelve Order of Operations Problems
In this order of operations learning exercise, students evaluate twelve expressions using the order of operations. The solutions are provided.
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Christmas Presents
Seventh graders create a graph of their Christmas gifts. They develop categories, compute fractional and decimal parts for each category, identify the number of degrees to represent each fractional part, and create a circle graph to...
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Fractions Continued
Students investigate the concept of using fractions to solve problems involving rational numbers. They order real numbers on the number line with the classification of fractions. Also students solve problems using the four operations...
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Earthquakes
Eighth graders demonstrate the mathematical components of a scientific problem as well as illustrate how real world problems can be solved using math. They demonstrate math skills such as rate calculation, graphing, and linear equations.
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Two-Step Equations
Pupils explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Pupils view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations. Students...
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Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions
Pupils are introduced to mixed expressions and complex fractions. They work through several problems with the instructor and then complete a worksheet.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to add and subtract signed numbers. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Integers
Gain an understanding of how to add and subtract integers by viewing examples and a video lesson. [0:56]
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Operations: Subtracting Integers
Students learn how to subtract integers. The resource consists of notes, detailed examples, and practice problems with solutions.
Other
Math Bugs Me: Add Subtract Integers
This website provides students tips on how to add integers using absolute value and by introducing them to a pattern.
Arcademics
Arcademics: Orbit Integers
Orbit Integers is a multi-player racing game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race one another while practicing adding and subtracting integers!
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Signed Numbers
This tutorial on signed numbers features lesson plans, practice pages, examples, application problems, and interactive work. Teacher resources include overhead manipulatives, card games, a Bingo game, and graphing calculator downloads.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Add and Subtract With Negatives
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to add and subtract with negatives. Step by step examples are included to help you understand how to find the sum or difference when negative numbers are involved.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Add and Subtract Algebraic Expressions
Information is given on how to add and subtract algebraic expressions. Also included is information on terms, coefficients, and like terms, as well as examples to demonstrate how to simplify.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Arithmetic With Polynomials and Rational Expressions
Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication i.e. one can add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Algeblocks
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to show how to display algebraic expressions using manipulatives and how to add and subtract integers using manipulatives.