Sixth graders explore mathematics by completing equations in a math notebook. They will collaborate in small groups to complete different algebra problems and write their work down in a notebook, which they show their teacher. Then they...

Students translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...

Students view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra instructional activity, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There...

Students change verbal expressions to algebraic equations. They practice the vocabulary of algebraic equations.

Sixth graders practice translating verbal expressions into algebraic expressions. In this introductory algebra lesson, 6th graders practice writing written/verbal sentences into algebraic expressions and vice versa. Students also review...

Young scholars rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph linear equations after they rewrite the equation using algebra. They relate math to the real world.

In this subtraction learning exercise, learners simplify subtraction equations containing two to four terms. They write expressions for a given verbal sentence. This one-page contains approximately 25 problems.

Students solve systems of equations with radical expressions. After reading real life situation, they translate the problem into algebraic expressions. As a class, students solve quadratic equations and inequalities by graphing and...

Students brainstorm pizza toppings and determine the number of possible ways to order a pizza. In this algebra lesson, students analyze and investigate geometric patterns as they relate to the concept of a variable. Students then...

Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This lesson uses the formulas for the perimeter of a square and rectangle as...

Ninth graders investigate the order of operations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the rules of arithmetic and algebra as they review and practice simplifying increasingly complex numeric expressions using the order...

Learners explore number sense by solving consumer math problems. In this pattern identification lesson, students analyze a list of numerical and geometric patterns while predicting the future outcome. Learners utilize inference skills to...

Students graph inequalities and solve the equations. In this algebra lesson, students graph their solutions on a number line and create an inequality for a word problem.

Students review the standards for Algebra I. Using the text, they discover two problems that match each standard and solve them showing all steps on paper. They create a PowerPoint slide for each problem and go through the correct...

Start this activity with a brief description of how to solve absolute value inequalities. A space is provided to help classify the inequalities into types (greater than, less than, or equal to) and for learners to show how to graph their...

Ninth graders explore the process of solving one-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve one-step equations involving multiplication and division.  The lesson includes translation of verbal expressions to...

Ninth graders investigate absolute value equations and inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities. Students translate verbal expressions into absolute value inequalities.

Students change the money used in different countries into our currency. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems using variables and inequalities. They label each unknown with a letter and identify the steps needed to...

Eighth graders investigate slopes using real life scenario. In this algebra activity, 8th graders model and interpret real life data. They plot their data in a coordinate plane and discuss the results with the class.

Students calculate the six trigonometric identities. In this algebra lesson, students verify other identities using the basic trigonometric identities of sine, cosine and tangent. They complete a worksheet with hints and then are graded...

Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.

Students collect data on investments and draw conclusions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze exponential graphs as they relate to money. They discuss the cause of an account balance being high or low.

Students solve word problems using systems of equation. For this algebra lesson, students use computer and graphing to graph and analyze their solution. They solve system involving inequalities.

Learners identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.