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Dance and Text
Use texts and dances to teach inequalities and equations. A sixth-grade unit covers using variables in equations and inequalities to solve problems. Learners show what they know at the end of the unit using two performance tasks, one...
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Sharing Gum
Young mathematicians solve arithmetic and simple algebraic equations using properties of real numbers, equality, and inequality. Justifying the procedures is their next task. They solve a problem involving linear inequality and justify...
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Polynomials Functions
High schoolers factor polynomials and linear functions and apply concepts of the fundamental theorem of algebra to solve problems. They graph their solutions and analyze the graph.
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The Tortoise And The Hare
Students use the children's story of The Tortoise And The Hare in order to investigate the graphing of equations. The story is converted to an algebraic word problem for them to solve. Students investigate the relationships of data and...
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Equations Lesson 1
Middle schoolers engage in a study of equations and how they are solved using algebraic methods. This overrides the fact of guessing as done in earlier grades. They cover the concept of inverse operations as the main way to manipulate...
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Linear Equations
This is a great lesson from start to finish. With partners and on their own, learners write and solve linear equations and inequalities. They use manipulatives, group work, and an included worksheet to make magic with their problem...
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PEMDAS: Order of Operations
Learners complete algebraic equations. They learn the algebraic order of operations and the acronym, PEMDAS, to help them remember the correct order of operations. Pupils complete algebraic equations using the order of operations.
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Using Equal Values Method or Substitution
Math whizzes solve and complete 20 different problems. Problems are solved using the substitute, or the equal values method. Learners also create their own systems of equations based on word problems.
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Square-Root Functions and Radical Equations
This practice learning exercise includes simple radical equations, and some quadratic equations that can be solved by the square root method. There is good practice here in checking the solutions, and a few graphing problems.
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Make a Math Mascot
Create a math mascot by identifying irrational and rational numbers. Learners will also solve linear equations.
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Quadratic Equations and Functions
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree. Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few word...
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Introduce Double-Digit Addition
Students generate a list of numbers then classify them into groups of single digit and double-digit numbers. After listening to a children's book about double-digit addition, they work with tens and ones blocks to solve double-digit...
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Rise Over Run
In this rise over run worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different problems that include determining the rise over run for a race ran. First, they use the information in the table to graph each person's performance using a...
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What's The Point?
Students solve word problems using the correct math symbols. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph their equation and analyze it. They find the line of regression and use to draw conclusion.
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Sit Down, Stand Up
Have your class practice solving algebraic equations, finding the square root of a number, and more. This activity allows learners to practice key skills in a motivating way.
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Combining Like Terms and Solving
In this combining like terms and solving activity, students combine terms in simple algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. When needed, students may observe step-by-step instructions to solve given equations. There are 20...
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Homework: Writing Two-Step Equations
For this writing two-step equations worksheet, students translate word sentences into algebraic problems. Afterward, they use algebra to solve two-step equations containing one variable. This one-page worksheet contains two examples and...
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Approximate Solution to an Equation
Students solve equations through trial and error. In this algebra activity, students first estimate their answers and then calculate it to check their work. They solve problems involving roots and integers.
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Using Positive Numbers
In this solving equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 70 short answer problems. Students solve each equation for the unknown variable by simplifying like terms and isolating the variable.
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions (A)
In this evaluating algebraic expressions practice worksheet, students evaluate and solve the 11 algebraic expressions on this sheet.
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Missing Numbers in Equations (A)
In this missing numbers in equations worksheet, students practice their math skills as they solve the 32 division algebra equations.
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Missing Numbers in Equations (B)
For this missing numbers in equations worksheet, students practice their math skills as they solve the 32 division equations.
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Quiz: Subtraction Principle
In this subtraction principle worksheet, students solve algebraic equations containing one or two variables. This one-page worksheet contains 20 problems.
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MT-A315 Introduction to Linear Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students practice using number sets and principles of algebra to solve each complex problem using number sense.