7th Grade Algebra Lesson (by date, latest first)

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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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, 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, 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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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Solving inequalities using addition and subtraction. Guided instruction problems and independent problems with answers included.

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Easy guided lesson on solving inequalities with multiplication and division. Independent practice questions with answers included.

Solving Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction Mini-Lesson

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Introduce your students to the different types of systems of linear equations with this engaging and editable investigation! Ideal for the beginning of a unit on linear systems, this task is designed to help students explore and classify systems of equations.

• Prerequisites: Students should know how to graph in slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope form.
• IB MYP Alignment: Graded using the Criterion B (Investigating Patterns) rubric; takes approximately 45 minutes to complete in class.
• Flexible for All Teachers: Easily adaptable for non-IB classrooms to fit your specific needs.

This resource encourages independent exploration while laying a strong foundation for understanding linear systems.

Help students connect the methods of solving systems of linear equations with this engaging and editable activity! Designed for IB MYP Criterion B (Investigating Patterns), this task:

• Key Focus: Solving systems using graphing, substitution, and elimination methods.
• Prerequisite Knowledge: Students should know all three solving methods before beginning this task.
• Flexible Use: Perfect as a follow-up to 'Classifying Linear Systems of Equations,' but can also stand alone with slight adjustments.
• Customizable for All Teachers: Fully editable to fit your needs, whether you teach IB or non-IB classes.

Ideal for Algebra 1 students or as a refresher for Algebra 2, this activity builds problem-solving skills while reinforcing connections across methods.

Help your students discover efficient strategies for multiplying binomials with this IB MYP-aligned investigation! Ideal as a formative assessment, this resource guides students through:

• Exploration of Patterns: Investigating scenarios such as (x+a)(x+a), (x−a)(x−a), and (x+a)(x−a).
• Foundational Concepts: Focuses on understanding multiplication before introducing special cases.
• Independent Thinking: Encourages students to uncover 'shortcuts' and build their algebraic reasoning.

Designed for Algebra 1 but also effective as a refresher for Algebra 2, this fully editable task is adaptable for both IB and non-IB classrooms.

Engage your students in a meaningful investigation of factoring trinomials with this IB MYP-aligned task! Perfect as a summative assessment or standalone activity, this resource helps students explore:

• Trinomial Forms: Factoring expressions like x^2+bx+c, x^2−bx+c, and x^2−bx−c.
• Connections Between Signs: Discover patterns and connections between trinomial coefficients and binomial factors.
• Critical Thinking: Encourages students to independently uncover factoring strategies through guided exploration.

Designed for Algebra 1 but also suitable as a refresher for Algebra 2, this resource is fully editable to meet the needs of both IB and non-IB classrooms!

Assess your students' understanding of parallel and perpendicular linear equations with this versatile exit ticket! Perfect for Algebra or Geometry classes, this resource includes:

• Two Versions: Each with 8 questions to check for comprehension.
• Topics Covered: Identifying slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines in slope-intercept and standard form, and writing equations for lines through a given point.
• Classroom-Ready: Prints as front and back with two versions per page.
• Editable: Easily adapt the content to fit your classroom needs.

This quick and effective assessment tool ensures students are mastering essential concepts in linear equations!

Two Step Equations no prep lesson

• Starter activity - One Step Equations Maze to review solving equations with solution
• PowerPoint with 4 examples (2 for teacher explannation)
• Worksheet and worked solutions

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This lesson bundle includes all four of my 8th grade thin slicing lessons on solving & writing single variable linear equations. Each lesson contains task cards that are "thin sliced" to help guide students to think through and learn the concepts in their random groups at vertical non-permanent surfaces. Using all three lessons will cover the Common Core standards of solving linear equations in one variable 8.EE.7a and 8.EE.7b.

This Thin Slicing Lesson Bundle includes 4 complete lessons covering 360 total minutes of instructional time. Each lesson includes:

· Full size printable Task Cards

· Task Card solutions

· Student Note-Making Template

· Check Your Understanding Exit Ticket

Included in this lesson bundle are:

1. Solving Equations Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7b ($10.00 Value)

2. Variables on Both Sides Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7b ($10.00 Value)

3. Finding The Number Of Solutions Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.7a ($10.00 Value)

4. Writing Single Variable Equations BTC Thin Slicing Lesson | Grade 8 Math ($10.00 Value)

As an added bonus, you will receive my Level Ups: Solving Single Variable Equations Review Activity for FREE ($4.00 value) to help you with formative assessment after you have used all four lessons.

If you enjoy these lessons and find value in them, I encourage you to look at my lesson series on solving systems of equations algebraically here.

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This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on writing single variable equations from a word problem or real world scenario. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple algebraic expressions and sentences, then lead students to write equations involving variables on both sides and equations with multiple unknown quantities. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Complete instructions on how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) in my own classroom.
• 12 Full-Size Task Cards on writing single variable equations from real world scenarios
• Answers for all Task Cards.
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template.
• Student Notes answer key.
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket.
• Exit Ticket answer key.

Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

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