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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...
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Translating Word Expressions to Algebraic Expressions
In this translating worksheet, students read a word sentence, and then translate it to an algebraic equation. Fifteen problems are provided on this one-page worksheet. Answers are provided on the right-side of the page.
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Basic Algebra - Lesson 4 Order of Operations
Ninth graders study the correct way to solve equations using the order of operations. They apply a mnemonic device to remember the proper order.
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Representing the Unknown
Student use mental math to solve linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students solve one and two steps equations. They write expressions using variables to identify the unknown.
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Find the Midpoint of a Line Segment
How many times can you find the midpoint of a line segment given two points? Well, more times than anyone probably needs to with these ten different worksheets, each with 24 problems. All the points used in the problems are positive and...
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The Magic of Algebra: Original Lesson Plan
Students participate in a teacher led math "trick." The teacher "reads the mind of the students. The answer to the problem is always 4, and by following the directions, the teacher can guess that students are thinking of Denmark, and...
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Writing Word Equations
Students explore the concept of chemical formulas. In this chemical formula instructional activity, students watch a video about balancing chemical equations. Students conduct an experiment using silver nitrate and sodium phosphate. ...
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Applying Properties to Variables
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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Order of Operations
Students analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and solve...
EngageNY
Complex Numbers and Transformations
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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Between The Extremes
Students analyze graphs for specific properties. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations and graph using the TI calculator. They find the different changes that occur in each graph,including maximum and minimum.
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Miles of Tiles - The Pool Border Problem
Students recognize patterns and represent situations using algebraic notation and variables. In this variables and patterns lesson, students identify a pattern involving the number of tiles required to form a border around a pool given...
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Power Word Problems
In this powers worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various expressions with powers. First, they write an expression for volume of a cube that has a certain width, length, and height. Then, students...
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Real World Systems of Linear Equations
Students solve systems of equations with fluency. In this algebra lesson, students graph, use elimination and substitution to solve systems of equations. They identify the point of intersection using algebra.
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True False Equations
Determine what makes the equation true. Learners view an instruction video on determining what values make an algebraic equation true. The pupils describe the solution set using three different methods: verbally, set notation, and...
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What's the Best Deal?
Young scholars explore number sense by solving consumer math problems. In this pattern identification lesson, students analyze a list of numerical and geometric patterns while predicting the future outcome. Young scholars utilize...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Division (No Remainders)
Help young mathematicians build a solid understanding of division with this base ten block activity. With the help of these popular math manipulatives, children model different math problems in order to reinforce the connection between...
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Changing Units of Measure
In this algebra worksheet, students convert between units. They write expressions and simplify them. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Triangles: Practice
In this triangle worksheet, students classify triangles in 2 ways, write algebraic expressions to represent values then solve, and complete 1 test prep question. Houghton Mifflin text referenced.
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Conditional Statements and Converses
In this conditional statements and converses worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 various types of statements as instructed. First, they identify the hypothesis and conclusion of the conditional statement given. Then, students...
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Solving Exponential Equations
In this exponential equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that lack a common base and include various exponential equations. First, they write the equations with comparable exponential expressions on either side of...
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Imaginary Unit
In this imaginary unit activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving with imaginary units. First, they define an imaginary unit as a number whose square is negative. Then, students solve each expression for x....
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Pardon Me. Do You Have Change For a Dollar?
Upper elementary and middle school learners explore currencies from a variety of countries. They use the Internet, video, and engage in hands-on activities. They practice converting U.S. currency to foreign currency and vice versa. This...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Finding Prime
Fifth and sixth graders explore prime numbers. They work with a partner to build rectangular arrays using twelve tiles. Factor pairs are noted and recorded on graph paper. Pupils construct rectangular arrays with a prime number and...