Pupils work several real-world problems that use percents in the 11th portion of a 20-part series. The problems contain percents involved with taxes, commissions, discounts, tips, fees, and interest. Scholars use the equations formed for...

Class members must determine the best phone plan for customers. by assessing three different phone plans. Each plan price depends not only the number of minutes, but also the location of the calls — bringing in a third variable. Scholars...

Harness the power of algebra to solve problems. Young mathematicians learn to work out multi-step problems by applying algebraic techniques, such as solving equations and proportions. They use tape diagrams to model the problem to finish...

Scholars develop the conversion formulas between Fahrenheit and Celsius with a task that presents the class with two known temperature equivalents between the two scales. Pupils use those two points to develop the linear conversion...

Learners model a real-life scenario by writing a two-step algebra equation and solving it, as they complete this activity. Ten practice word problems on one piece of paper are nicely prepared just for your young algebra learners.

Help scholars translate verbal expressions into numerical expressions. The two-page document is comprised of descriptions and examples that showcase terms and phrases related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,...

Learn about polymers while playing with shrinky dinks. Young scholars create a shrinky dink design, bake it, and then record the area, volume, and thickness over time. They model the data using a graph and highlight the key features of...

Use this instructional activity with the Hands-On Equations kit of manipulatives. Learners find the value of x in 5 equations, then check their answers. A great addition to your math lesson!

High schoolers solve a system of two unknowns.  In the Algebra lesson plan, students use a on line computer applet/program to solve a system by the elimination method.  The student's work is self checking, giving immediate...

In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve systems of equations simultaneously. They read story problems, write systems of equations. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.

For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve equations involving radical equations.  The worksheet provides an explanation and worked examples.  The two page worksheet contains three problems.  Solutions are not...

Young scholars rewrite word problems using the correct symbols. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the trigonometric identities and use them to solve problems. They write equations for the trigonometric ratios.

In this function of two variables activity, students explore the relationship between the derivatives of a function and the shape of the graph. They determine the maximum and minimum value using optimization. Students find the equation...

Young scholars solve inequalities and systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.

In this quadratic equations learning exercise, students rewrite five given equations into quadratic equations by changing the variables.  Students then find the real solutions for three quadratic equations.

For this algebraic equations worksheet, student solve thirty word problems from single variable algebraic equations.  Two of the thirty problems are solved as examples.

Learners use given information on wind speed with the quadratic formula to determine the pressure of the wind on a building. In this quadratic equations lesson, students compute the pressure of the wind from two data tables. They graph...

In this systems of equations worksheet, students translate word problems into algebraic equations.  They solve system of equations problems dealing with geometry, money, investment, angles and age problems.  This...

Eighth graders solve multi-step equations, showing each step in their solution. This multi-step equations lesson includes sample problems to complete as a class, clear step by step instructions for the student and a linked comic strip...

For this linear equations worksheet, students solve 9 different linear equations by applying the point-slope formula in each. First, they determine the linear equation of each. Then, students use the slope and one point of the line to...

In this on-line algebra instructional activity, students complete 5 multiple choice problems where they find the negative coefficient of the variable in algebraic equations. Students can check their answers at the end of the...

For this polynomial equations worksheet, students evaluate roots and draw vector representations. This three-page worksheet contains four problems.

In this polynomial equation worksheet, students explore real fractional powers of complex numbers. This three-page worksheet contains examples, explanations and approximately seven problems.

For this polynomial worksheet, students collect like terms to add polynomials of multiple variables. Explanations and examples are provided prior to the exercise. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.