Lessons tagged with "algebra"
Use the Equal Sign
- Grade:
- 1
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on using the equal sign. The lesson includes research-based strategies and questions that help prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the problem and complete the math fact. Then, they determine whether the two numbers are equal or not equal using the appropriate symbols. Finally, students interpret the answer using the math fact. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of equal sign flash cards and eight pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Use the Associative Property of Multiplication
- Grade:
- 3
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on using the associative property of multiplication. The lesson includes research-based strategies and questions that help prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students multiply the first two factors in column A, then multiply that product by the remaining factor. Then, they repeat they repeat the steps for column B. Finally, students compare the final products in column A and B. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Use Algebraic Terminology (Numerical Expression, Algebraic Expression)
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This equations and expressions lesson covers the use of a variety of algebraic terminology. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students identify the difference between numeric and algebraic expressions. Students also determine whether algebraic expressions have enough information to be evaluated.
Use a Variable to Write an Algebraic Expression
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on using a variable to write an algebraic expression. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the problem, identifying the unknown amount, the given number or known amount, and the operation (using clue words or actions such as sum, difference, product, or quotient). Then, they write the algebraic expression. In addition to the lesson, there are eight pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Use the Distributive Property in Expressions with Variables
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on using the distributive property in expressions with variables. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students identify the factor and then multiply the factor outside the parentheses to each value inside the parentheses. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items and six flash cards.
Properties of Operations in Simplified Expressions
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on identifying the commutative and associative properties in simplified expressions. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the expressions as they are simplified. Then, they identify which property of addition was used to simplify them. They justify their answer by explaining that if the addends were put into different places in the expression, then it was commutative, while if the addends were grouped to add them together, it was associative. In addition to the lesson, there are eight pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Use Order of Operations
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on using the order of operations. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students determine which operation to perform first (using PEMDAS) and repeat the order of operations until no more can be performed. Then, they compute the final value. In addition to the lesson, there are thirteen pages of Independent Practice and Periodic Reviews with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Write Equations
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on writing equations. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the written sentence and identify the variable and known amounts as well as the operation clue words. Then, they determine where the equal sign will be written, interpret the written description to write the equation, and read the equation aloud. In addition to the lesson, there are five pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items. EE.2.A. E.E.2A E.E.2.A.
Solve Problems Involving Rates
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on solving problems involving rates. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the problem, identifying the given rate and the given and unknown quantities of the other rate. Then, they set up the proportion and solve it by cross-multiplying. Finally, they interpret the solution. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Use Algebraic Terminology (Term, Variable, Coefficient, Constant, Degree)
- Grade:
- 6
- Subject:
- Math
This equations and expressions lesson covers the use of a variety of algebraic terminology. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students describe the various attributes of algebraic expressions.
Use Algebraic Terminology
- Grade:
- 7
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on using algebraic terminology. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students identify whether the problem is an expression, equation, or inequality. Then, they identify the terms, variables, and coefficients. Finally, they list the constant terms. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Identify the Constant of Proportionality
- Grade:
- 7
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on solving problems involving direct variation. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the question and identify which two quantities have a direct variation. Then, they set up the direct variation equation, y=kx, and solve for the constant of variation, k, by substituting the known quantities. Finally, they write and circle the direct variation equation and use it to solve for the unknown quantity. In addition to the lesson, there are eight pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Solve Problems Involving Rates
- Grade:
- 7
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on solving problems involving rates. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the problem and identify the known rate and any information about the unknown rate. Then, they set up a proportion using the known rate and the unknown rate. Finally, they solve for the unknown quantity by cross-multiplying and solving the equation, and then interpret the solution in a complete sentence. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Determine the Slope of a Line Using the Slope Formula
- Grade:
- 8
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on determining the slope of a line using the slope formula. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students label the points as x1, y1, and x2, y2. Then, they substitute the y- and x- values into the slope formula. Finally, they determine the slope of the line and interpret it by identifying the direction of the line. In addition to the lesson, there are five pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Graph Cubic Functions
- Grade:
- 8
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on graphing cubic functions. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students substitute each value into the cubic equation and solve. Then, they plot the ordered pairs and connect the points using a smooth, curved line. In addition to the lesson, there are five pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Graph Quadratic Functions
- Grade:
- 8
- Subject:
- Math
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on graphing functions of the form y=nx^2. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students identify and label the coefficient, n, of the quadratic function. Then, using n, they describe whether the parabola opens upward or downward and complete the table with x- and y-values by evaluating each function for the ex-values in the table. Finally, they use the table to create ordered pairs and plot them on the coordinate grid and sketch the parabola. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.
Use Exponent Rules
- Grade:
- 8
- Subject:
- Math
This number sense lesson focuses on using exponent rules. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students identify exponential expressions with the same base. Then, they determine which exponent rule to use. Finally, they use the exponent rules to perform the operation and then interpret an exponential expression. In addition to the lesson, there are eight pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items as well six pages of flashcards about the exponent rules.
Solve a System of Two Linear Equations in Two Variables Algebraically
- Grade:
- High School, High School 9-10, High School 11-12
- Subject:
- Math
Solve Linear Equation Word Problems
- Grade:
- High School, High School 9-10, High School 11-12
- Subject:
- Math
Solve Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
- Grade:
- High School
- Subject:
- Math
This Algebra 1 lesson teaches students how to solve inequalities involving absolute values. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. Students will read the absolute value inequality and determine whether it is a positive or negative type. Then, they will solve for x in both inequalities, graph them on a number line, and interpret the solution. In addition to the lesson, there is one page of Independent Practice and three pages of Periodic Review.
Solve a System of Two Linear Equations in Two Variables Algebraically
- Grade:
- High School, High School 9-10, High School 11-12
- Subject:
- Math
Solve Linear Equation Word Problems
- Grade:
- High School, High School 9-10, High School 11-12
- Subject:
- Math
Solve a System of Two Linear Equations in Two Variables Algebraically
- Grade:
- High School, High School 9-10, High School 11-12
- Subject:
- Math
Solve Linear Equation Word Problems
- Grade:
- High School, High School 9-10, High School 11-12
- Subject:
- Math
Concept Development Index: Expressions & Equations
- Grade:
- Subject:
- Math
This index contains the following Math Concept Developments: Additive Inverse and Multiplicative Inverse Associative Property and Commutative Property Write Equations Equation Solving Process Factor Expressions Expression Vocabulary Exponent Rules Algebraic Expressions Exponent Rule Numerical Expressions Radical Expression Radicals and Fraction Expomemts Simplify Distribute and Combine Like Terms System of Linear Equations (same variables) Algebraic Equations Algebraic Expressions Inequality Solutions Linear Equations Slope and Y- Intercepts Numerical Expression Equivalent Numerical Expressions Property of Equality