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End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 4)
Critical thinking is an important aspect of mathematics — it's time to put your brain to work! Use this assessment to challenge pupils and test their skills. Concepts assessed include function notation, factoring, completing the square,...
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Completing the Square
Solve equations by completing the square. The pupils factor quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They also identify the different terms in the equation and look for patterns.
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Solving Algebraic Expressions
Students simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.
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Graphs and Functions
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
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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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Area and Multiplication
Take some intellectual fun and apply it to the concept of multiplying expressions together. A guide models how to break two numbers into an area model to multiply together in pieces similar to FOILing. The rest of the puzzles consist of...
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The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
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Independent Practice: Expressions and Operations
For this algebra worksheet, students read and solve 20 algebra problems in which they determine which of the answers available is equivalent to the expression in the problem.
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Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms
In this Algebra II review: exponential functions and logarithms instructional activity, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.
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Simplify Expressions by Combining Like Terms
In this online math learning exercise, students practice their ability to simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Students can check their answers, and there are "hints" given should they get stuck.
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Stories That Formulas Tell
Learn the stories a formula holds. An interesting lesson takes a unique approach to teach how to use formulas. Beginning with a formula, learners predict what the variables stand for and then use the formula to make calculations and tell...
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Expressions and Formulas
For this expressions and formulas worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include various types of expressions. First, they use the order of operations to evaluate each expression. Then, students evaluate...
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Increasing or Decreasing? Variation 2
Your algebra learners will manipulate an expression's form in order to make obvious the value of it increasing, decreasing, or staying the same, when one variable is changed as the others stay constant. Your future physicists'...
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Quiz: Variable Expressions
In this variable expression worksheet, students read word statements and translate them into an algebraic expression. Afterward, students solve the one-variable equations. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Expressions and Operations
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems that include solving a puzzle. First,, they solve each problem with the correct method. Then, students match that answer to the correct...
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Algebra I Fractions
In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders use the distributive property to simply algebraic expressions involving fractions. Students identify equivalent forms of rational expressions. The two page instructional activity...
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Graphing Systems of Equations
Expand on learners' understanding of quadratic-linear systems. Building on the graphic understanding developed in the previous lesson, pupils learn algebraic methods of solving the systems.
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Mid-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (module 1)
Looking for performance tasks to incorporate into your units? With its flexibility, this resource is sure to fit your teaching needs. Use this module as a complete assessment of graphing linear scenarios and polynomial operations, or...
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Integer Combinations—Postage Stamps Problem (HS Version)
It seems the post office has run out of stamps! Learners build all the values of postage available if the post office only sells five- and seven-cent stamps. The task provides an opportunity to create an expression in two variables and...
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End-of-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 4
Finish out the module with a bang. The last installment of a 36-part module is an end-of-module assessment task. Test takers set up equations to represent relationships and solve problems in an assortment of contexts.
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Equivalent Expressions
Here is a straight-forward problem of multiplying two binomials with a twist. It is up to algebra learners to decide how to turn this product of sums into a sum of products. However, it is not the quadratic that is the answer; it is the...
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Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations
Algebra and geometry are not interchangeable. Demonstrate why not with a series of problems that deal with the equations of circles and equations of lines that meet specific criteria.
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WS 1.0 Math Skills Update
In this math skills worksheet, students solve a variety of basic math problems such as solving for "x" in different types of equations, manipulating algebraic expressions, converting from ordinary notation to scientific notation and...
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Simplification
In this simplification activity, students solve and complete 20 different algebraic expressions. They simplify each expression given in all three parts of the sheet by combining like terms. Then, students write each answer in the lowest...