Young scholars create a mathematical formula to help plan ration supplies for a polar expedition. Using basic algebra skills, students identify the variables in planning for rations. They create an equation to help plan the expedition....

Eighth graders explain the relationship between the position of the sun, a city's latitude and shadow length. Ratio's, geometry, and algebra are used to determine the shadow lengths and building heights. A sun angle (altitude) charts to...

Can a person solve and graph inequalities in one variable? Sounds impossible but it's not! Young mathematicians solve and graph inequalities in algebraic equations. They find a range of possible values for a variable as they solve...

For this algebra worksheet, students add and subtract 30 sets of polynomials. 12 problems involve addition, 17 are subtraction problems, and one involves both addition and subtraction of polynomials.

In this algebra activity, students compute 4 functions for a given value. They graph 4 functions, and write equations for two graphs. Each function has an exponent as the variable.

A graph not only tells us who won the bike race, but also what happened during the race. Use this resource to help learners understand graphs. The commentary suggests waiting until the end of the year to introduce this topic, but why...

What are constraints and how can they be represented mathematically? This instructional slideshow provides an explanation and an example of how to translate constraints into algebraic inequalities.

In this equation of a line worksheet, students determine the equation of a line, use the distance formula to identify the relationship between two moving objects, and solve inequalities algebraically. This two-page worksheet contains...

Students solve linear equations and identify the unknown. In this algebra lesson, students define a variable and use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve. They change the equation depending on the value of the...

Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction lesson, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...

In this linear equations worksheet, students solve fourteen multi-step linear equation problems. Answers are printed at the bottom of the page.

In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders solve word problems by rewriting them using algebraic symbols. They review square roots in this assignment. There is an answer key.

In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders graph linear equations using a line. They find values for x and y and plot them on a coordinate plane to make a line. There are 6 questions.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations using one and two steps. They solve systems of equations using substitution and elimination with graphing. There are links for ready made tests and quizzes.

Students solve quadratic equations and identify functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and identify properties describing the shape of the parabola. They find the vertex and rewrite the equation in standard form.

In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders apply the binomial theorem to expand a binomial and determine a specific term of the expansion.  The one page learning exercise contains four problems.  Answers are...

In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations using more than one step. They use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve. There are 5 questions with an answer key.

Middle schoolers investigate the mathematical concept of linear equations. They use codes to lead the discussion. The teacher makes clarification as necessary during the class discussion. The lesson includes dialogue to be used by the...

Pupils sort objects and create patterns. In this sorting and graphing lesson, students work at centers to find a way to sort a group of objects, then make a graphical representation of the number of each item. Finally, pupils create...

Students discover how to apply the order of operations to evaluating algebraic expressions. In pairs, they solve problems by placing the order of operations steps in correct order. As an exit slip, students write paragraphs about an...

Students draw graphs of linear equations using the slope intercept form. Upon completion of various problems, students record their answers on the board and explain the solutions to classmates. Students take a test over the material...

In this math worksheet, students solve systems of equations using the elimination or substitution method. There are five problems on this one-page worksheet.

In this quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various quadratic equations. First, they factor out the equation and set it to zero. Then, students solve each factor and check their work by...

In this distributive property worksheet, students solve and complete 26 different problems that include using the distributive property to complete. First, they use the distributive property to rewrite each given expression. Then,...