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Balancing and Solving Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students apply a traditional method when solving and balancing equations. In this algebra lesson, students organize their work showing each step they used to solve one and two steps equations. They solve equations with fractional...
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Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations containing variables on both side of the equal sign. In this algebra lesson, students combine like terms using opposite signs to get them on one side of the equal sign. They model the equations using bar models...
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Simplifying both sides by using the distributive property, and then solving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear equations using the distributive property. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations containing variable son both sides of the equal sign. They use the distributive property to simplify the equation.
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Practice Solving Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice solving equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve a variety of linear equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, inverse and division. They solve equations with more than one step and equations with...
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Basic Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve basic equations. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders solve linear equation using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve two step equations isolating the variable and putting the equation in the...
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Unit Rates

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate unit rates with fractions and whole numbers. In this algebra lesson, students compare numbers, perform long division, and calculate the rate of different units through conversions. They model some of the problems as...
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Linear Graph

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve linear equations and graph the different functions. For this algebra lesson, students graph piecewise functions using the slope and y-intercept and the given restrictions on the domain of the line. They discuss rate of...
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Rate of Change Graphically

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the rate of change. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the slope and discuss the different properties of lines as they relate to rate. A discuss doubling time, zero slope and being in two places at once.
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Absolute Values and Number Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations using absolute values and roots. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve equations and write their solution on a number line. They solve for x as it relates to distance or absolute values. They order roots on...
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Plotting Data Tables

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students make a table and plot their data on a graph. In this algebra lesson, students graph piecewise functions using the given equations along with the restricted domain. They calculate the rate of change.
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Points as solutions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear functions using coordinate points. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders plot points and graph a line. They use the slope intercept form to graph their equation and evaluate points as solution to the function.
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More graphing situations by making a table

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students make a table and graph plotting points. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph linear equations on a coordinate plane. They calculate the rate of change and analyze the graph for extrapolation.
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More Graphing Situations by Making a Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners calculate rate of change and graph linear functions. In this algebra lesson students write linear functions, make a table of points and graph their data on a coordinate plane. They calculate the rate of change of a graph.
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Vectors

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders find the sum of a pair of vectors.  The two page learning exercise contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are included. 
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Solving Systems by Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve systems of equation through graphing. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and analyze the result to figure out if there is one solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. They graph their lines...
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What are Signed Numbers? (Polynomials)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars define polynomial functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials using properties of polynomial functions.
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First Rhythmic Composition

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students apply fractions to counting rhythm in music. In this algebra lesson plan, students interrelate the concept of math into music as they fill out a chart identifying the names and symbols of music notes and their equivalent values...
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Using Proportions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this similarities worksheet, students set up ratios and solve proportions using algebra. All of the equations turn out to be linear with no quadratics to solve. There are 20 questions.  
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Developing an Understanding for Square Roots

For Students 8th - 12th
In this algebra instructional activity, students discover properties of squares while making squares with a Geoboard. There are two charts to complete and 15 questions.
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How’s My Estimating?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this algebra instructional activity, students complete two tables of information comparing their estimate versus actual amount with the aid of a graphing calculator. There are 12 questions.
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Digital Codes

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Pre-Calculus worksheet, students convert numbers into binary, octal, and hexadecimal code and examine different uses for writing numbers in other bases.   The four page worksheet contains twelve multi-part...
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Binary Math Circuits

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students analyze and build digital circuits.  The six page worksheet contains eleven problems.  Answers not included. 
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Lisa Simpson and Math

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students ponder life's questions presented in several episodes of The Simpson's. They calculate the square root of 1 million and verify known facts concerning pi. There are 9 questions.
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Number Operations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate integers and solve problems using integers. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems to help improve speed and accuracy of mental math. They develop a deeper knowledge of the way integers are used on a daily...