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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations By Systematic Trial

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Studentss solve equations using guess and check. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equation using the systematic trial. They isolate and identify the missing variable using non tranditonal methods.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze problem solving techniques for equations with variables by playing a game called "Smackdown". They place variable cards on a grid and use the area model to calculate an answer after spinning a game piece to determine the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Each Side of an Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve multi-step equations in one variable in which one side of the equation requires that like terms are combined.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of five...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Control and Experimental Variables

For Students 9th - 12th
In this control and experimental variables worksheet, high schoolers read about the variables in an experiment and practice identifying each in 2 experiments. Students analyze the data in an experiment, identify the hypothesis and the...
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Activity
NASA

The Drake Equation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Drake Equation instructional activity, students read about how scientists can estimate the number of intelligent civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. Students answer 7 questions about the Drake Equation and they use the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Fractional Equations

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve irrational functions by identifying the variables and make sure the equation is a true statement. They solve word problems also. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Students 9th
In this solving equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems that include multiplication and division. First, they solve each equations using either the multiplicative property of equality of the division...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addends with Spiffy

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students solve single variable equations. In this missing addend lesson, students solve problems with missing addends. Students create a function box to help study numerical reasoning.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Equations

For Students 4th
In this equations worksheet, 4th graders solve 8 problems in which the value of the variable is identified after testing the 4 possibilities provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Review of Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work to complete various algebraic equations using different methods. Given a word problem, students create a poster identifying the various parts of the equation as well as the solution to the problem. Posters are presented...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 12 different problems that include solving various equations by addition or subtraction. First, they identify and define the difference between using the addition property...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Simple Equations (B)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this equations worksheet, students solve 21 problems in which simple equations are solved using addition or subtraction. Students find the value of the variable in each equation.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Equations

For Students 9th
In this systems of equations activity, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems. First, they solve each of the given equations. Then, students set the equations up in standard form and enter the coefficients of x and y. They...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations instructional activity, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Solving Simple Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this simple equations worksheet, learners solve 21 one-step equations by using addition or subtraction.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Doing Battle With Radical Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and solve examples of equations involving radicals. They complete a Doing Battle With Radical Equations worksheet and checklist.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Club Warm Up #29b

For Students 6th
In this logic worksheet, 6th graders solve 1 problem with variables requiring logic and problem solving;  there are 4 sheets on a page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve linear equations In this algebra lesson, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

GCF of Polynomials: all variables

For Students 7th - 12th
In this greatest common factor worksheet, students find the greatest common factors of polynomial equations with only variables in them. Students complete 6 problems.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Road Trip

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Help plan a road trip with linear equations. Scholars consider two different rental car companies and write equations representing the cost for each company. They graph the system of equations to determine the conditions under which each...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Solve for the Unknown

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.
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Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Magic Squares

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Prompt scholars to complete a magic square using only variables. Then they can attempt to solve a numerical magic square using algebra. 
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Cover Up Problems

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Don't cover up this resource — use it out in the open! Pupils learn how to cover up various parts of a linear equation in order to help solve the equation. A worksheet of problems provides practice with this skill.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Word Problems

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use several skills to solve word problems leading to systems of equations. Scholars define variables and write equations to model situations described within word problems. Pupils solve the resulting system of linear equations using...