By Jennifer Allain
Objective: Students will be able to create a menu using algebraic expressions and combining like terms.
Activities:
•Designing the layout of the menu
•Calculating prices using algebraic expressions
•Creating the menu
Assessment: Rubric for menu project presentation
Culminating Activity:
Students will present their menus to the class, explaining the algebraic expressions used for pricing and demonstrating their understanding of combining like terms.
Additional Resources:
•Worksheets on like terms and combining like terms
•Sample menus for inspiration
•Rubric for menu project assessment
FREEBIE - Order of Operations Guided Notes
By Mostly Middle School Math
Make teaching order of operations clear and effective with these 8-page guided notes, specially crafted for 6th grade math classrooms! These notes break down each step of the order of operations in a structured, easy-to-follow format, helping students understand and remember the correct sequence. With engaging examples, helpful tips, and practice problems, these notes provide a strong foundation for students to tackle order of operations confidently.
An added bonus: A detailed answer key is included to make grading or review quick and easy! Perfect for introducing new concepts, supporting individual learning, or reinforcing skills during review sessions. An essential resource for any 6th grade math teacher!
Integers Introduction Digital Lesson - GOOGLE SLIDES
By Mostly Middle School Math
For this activity, you and your students will need access to Google Slides. For best use, each student should have their own device.
Integers Introduction: Google Slides Activity for Middle School Students
This interactive Google Slides activity is the perfect resource to help middle school students understand and explore exponents. Designed to engage students with hands-on learning. Perfect for a sub plan!
Key Features:
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Exponents Introduction and Exploration Digital Lesson - GOOGLE SLIDES
By Mostly Middle School Math
For this activity, you and your students will need access to Google Slides. For best use, each student should have their own device.
Exponents Exploration: Google Slides Activity for Middle School Students
This interactive Google Slides activity is the perfect resource to help middle school students understand and explore exponents. Designed to engage students with hands-on learning. Perfect for a sub plan!
Key Features:
Perfect For:
Deriving the Quadratic Formula, Factoring, Algebra, Mini Project
By Mathologist
The Quadratic Formula, Algebra Mini Project
In this project, students will create a trifold flyer of The Quadratic Formula. The flyer will include:
*Deriving the formula
*Solving an example using the Quadratic Formula
*Coming up with examples.
Students can create this flyer as to teach someone else the lesson on deriving the Quadratic Formula. This project will help students understand the formula and how it was derived. It will also allow students to think and come up with their own examples with answers.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.C.4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.C.5
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.A.1
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Factor out Greatest Common Factor Algebra Interactive Notebook!
By Mathologist
How to factor using Greatest Common Factor is made simple with this interactive notebook.
Step-by-step instructions on how to factor using greatest common factor.
Students can take notes and practice at the end the concepts they learned.
Included:
2 page interactive notebook with foldable
Sample of what the notebook should look like.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.A.1
Factoring Difference of Two Squares, Lesson and Practice Foldable
By Mathologist
Factoring, Algebra, Difference of Squares, Notes and Practice!
Included is a simple foldable note to help students identify Difference of Squares in factoring. Once the lesson has been completed with this foldable notes, students can work on practice problems (also included!)
Common Core:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.B.3
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.A.1
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Factoring Trinomials (a>1) Powerpoint Lesson
By Mathologist
Factoring, Algebra, Trinomials, a>1, Powerpoint Lesson
19 page STEP-by-STEP Powerpoint lesson to help students understand Factoring Trinomials, a>1.
Every step with a visual guide to make the concept easy to understand.
No Prep Lesson!
Practice problems at the end of the lesson with answers.
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Combining Like Terms Foldable Notes
By Mathologist
Foldable notes that are engaging for combining like terms. Notes and practice problems are all in one package.
The notes will explain step-by-step to help guide students on how to combine like terms.
*Pre-aglebra, Algebra*
Content includes:
- 3 page notes on "What is a term," "What are like terms?" and "How to combine like terms."
- 4 different ways to practice
More math resources available @mathologist
Exponent Rules Laws of Exponents Guided Notes
By Mathologist
Step by step notes for each exponent law is included in this resource. For each law of exponent, there is examples to help students practice different types of problems.
For more math resources, please visit @mathologist
Solving One-Step Equations Mini-Lesson Guided Notes and Practice
By Mathologist
Pre-Algebra Essentials
A mini-lesson on Solving One-Step Equations using Algebra
This lesson leads to solving two-step equations.
FREE lesson video!
What's included:
* Guided examples
* Independent practice questions
* Answer Key
More on solving equations:
Solving Two-Step Equations
Solving Equations with Parenthesis and Variable on Both Side
Solving Equations by Clearing Fractions
Solving Equations by Clearing Decimals
Solving Equations: Application and Mastery
More resources can be found @Mathologist
Solving Compound Inequalities (AND and OR) Guided Notes and Practice Activity
By Mathologist
Solving Compound Inequalities.
Conjunction, AND
Disjunction, OR
This worksheet/activity is recommended as the very first lesson on compound inequalities. The practice problems involve standard compound inequalities with a conjunction or disjunction.
This worksheet can be served as a mini-lesson to begin the topic of Compound Inequalities.
Also check out Solving Multi-Step Inequalities Guided Notes and Practice
For additional resources click @mathologist
Solving Two-Step Equations Mini-Lesson Guided Notes and Practice
By Mathologist
Algebra basics:
*Solving Two-Step Equations explained in steps.
*Guided mini-lesson and independent practice questions with answers are included.
FREE lesson video!!
More on solving equations:
Solving One-Step Equations
Solving Equations with Parenthesis and Variable on Both Side
Solving Equations by Clearing Fractions
Solving Equations by Clearing Decimals
Solving Equations: Application and Mastery
Sovling Equations: Practice Tricky Problems
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Writing Expressions and Equations Worksheet Activity Mini Lesson
By Mathologist
Welcome to Mathologist's Dollar Store, where every teacher resource is just one dollar, helping you create a vibrant classroom without stretching your budget!
This short, printable lesson is designed to help students independently learn how to write expressions and equations. It features guided notes to support understanding and series of practice questions to reinforce skills.
This is also ideal for self-paced learning but also a great way for classroom use or homework assignments.
Solving Multi-Step Inequalities Guided Notes and Practice Mini Lesson
By Mathologist
This worksheet includes a mini-guided lesson and practice problems on solving inequalities. Answer sheet included.
Additional mini-lessons on solving inequalities can be found:
Solving Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction
Solving Inequalities with Multiplication and Division
More math resources @mathologist
Solving Multi-Step Equations with Parenthesis/Variable on Both Side
By Mathologist
Solving Multi-Step Equations. Step-by-step mini lesson on solving equations with parenthesis and variable on both side.
Tricky questions with "All Real Numbers and No Solution" also explained.
More on solving equations:
Solving One-Step Equations
Solving Two-Step Equations
Solving Equations by Clearing Fractions
Solving Equations by Clearing Decimals
Solving Equations: Application and Mastery
Sovling Equations: Practice Tricky Problems
More resources available @mathologist
Solving Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction, Guided Notes and Practice
By Mathologist
Solving inequalities using addition and subtraction. Guided instruction problems and independent problems with answers included.
More resources on Pre-algebra and Algebra 1 resources available @mathologist
Geometry: Lines Points Rays Angles and More
By Mathologist
Geometry basic vocabulary unlocked! Notes and practice worksheet that identify the following are included:
* Point
* Line
* Ray
* Line Segment
* Parallel Lines
* Perpendicular Lines
Types of Triangles Included are:
* Equilateral Triangle
* Isosceles Triangle
* Scalene Triangle
* Acute Triangle
* Right Triangle
* Obtuse Triangle
For more math resources, please visit @Mathologist
Order of Operations GEMDAS with Exponents Worksheet Activity
By Mathologist
Welcome to Mathologist's Dollar Store, where every teacher resource is just one dollar, helping you create a vibrant classroom without stretching your budget!
This activity is designed to help students master evaluating algebraic expressions using the order of operations (GEMDAS). It includes a set of guided notes that breaks down each step, providing clear explanations with an example. Students will then apply what they've learned through practice problems, reinforcing their understanding of how to correctly solve expressions with multiple operations. Perfect for classroom instruction, homework, or review!
More resources available @Mathologist
Function Rules and Tables Worksheet Identifying Domain and Range Activity
By Mathologist
This resource includes a guided notes to help understand function rules and tables, with a focus on the concepts of domain and range. Designed for middle and high school students, it offers explanations and practice problems to help students grasp how input-output relationships work in functions.
Students will learn:
More resources available @mathologist