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A.SSE.3-3a: Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.

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1. Algebra Lab: Order of Operations

Activity Description

Algebra Lab - Order of Operations
Source: Algebra Lab Order of Operations Activity page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

Algebra Lab is an online learning environment that focuses on the high school math topics and skills called upon in introductory science courses.  It has an excellent glossary and math topics appropriate for our learners. These include fractions, decimals, exponents, order of operation, and word problems. It provides vocabulary development and practice of language in a context related to math and science. Includes extensive teacher support, lesson plans, practice exercises, comprehension exercise, and more. For this activity, you will be presenting Order of Operations.

 

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ASE: High School Diploma, CTE: Career Technical Education

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, All Levels
2. BBC Skillswise: Formulas

Activity Description

 

BBC Factsheets and Worksheets
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In this activity, students watch a short video on Formulas, receive instruction with the help of fact sheets, complete worksheets, and finally take a quiz on the topic. Formula factsheets include:

  • Formulas
  • What is a formula?
  • Understanding terms and expressions
  • Understanding formulas
  • Working with formulas

Downloadable Worksheets include:

  • Matching problems with calculations
  • Missing numbers
  • Solving problems
  • Changing word problems into symbols and numbers
  • Identifying formulas
  • Identifying number patterns
  • Identifying sequences
  • Using a formula to find a value
  • Writing formulas in words
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Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

Intermediate, High
3. GCF LearnFree: Basic Math

Activity Description

GCF LearnFree Math Lessons
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GCF LearnFree provides help with basic math in the areas of subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percents. With an emphasis on images and interactives, their math tutorials make learning math easier. The tutorials are designed to be like a math workbook, so learners can practice what they learn directly within the lessons and learn at their own pace.

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation

Levels

Low, Intermediate
4. Algebra Lab: Math Glossary

Activity Description

Math Lab
Source: Algebra Lab Math Glossary page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

This glossary list is part of Algebra Lab, which is an online learning environment that focuses on the high school math topics and math skills called upon in introductory physics and chemistry courses. There is some audio support.

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, All Levels
5. EdReady: Math Readiness System

Activity Description

EdReady
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EdReady is a personalized math and English readiness learning system that evaluates the skills of each student in the context of their goal and then provides a learning pathway to mastery. EdReady supports and accelerates math and English readiness.

 

This activity takes you through the steps to set up your own EdReady account and how you can use it with your students.

 

OTAN supports agencies wanting to try EdReady with their students. They will set up teacher accounts and needed student pathways. Students are assigned a “Goal key” that ensures the student is working in their teacher’s account. Teachers can track student progress and time on task.

 

For more information about EdReady, please see the Web-based article titled, “Accelerate Learning with EdReady”.

 

 

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

6. Khan Academy: Linear Equations

Activity Description

Solving Basic Equations & Inequalities
Source: Solving Basic Equations & Inequalities activity page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students learn about linear equations through a series of videos. The video tutorials can be used to enhance classroom instruction, to help a student needing remediation, or for extended student practice at home.

The Khan Academy is filled with video presentations on a multitude of math subjects and worked examples of math problems.

It is organized according to math Subject: Algebra then Topic: Solving linear equations. Then under this more focused topic, there are many other choices. For instance, a student can review or be introduced to the Order of Operations and how important this is in solving complex math problems.

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation

Levels

Intermediate, High
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OTAN activities are funded by contract CN220124 from the Adult Education Office, in the Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education, with funds provided through Federal P.L., 105-220, Section 223. However, OTAN content does not necessarily reflect the position of that department or the U.S. Department of Education.