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A.REI.1-2: Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.

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1. Algebra Lab: Math (and Science) 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, ASE: High School Diploma, CTE: Career Technical Education

Levels

Intermediate, High, All Levels
2. Figure This: Math Problem Solving

Activity Description

Problem-Solving
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics sponsors this, Take a Challenge Web site that has 80 problem-solving challenges that can be used for algebra and geometry students. The site is also available in Spanish and if you do not have Internet access at your school, look for the link at the bottom of the page to Printing the Challenges for printed copies of each challenge.

Program Areas

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

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. 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
5. Shodor Interactivate: Solve for X

Activity Description

Project Interactivate is mathematics courseware containing more than 29+ classroom-tested interactive activities and tools. Suggested lesson plans and discussions based on various concepts contained in the activities help support standards-based approaches to mathematics education.

Shodor Interactivate Equation Solver
Source: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/EquationSolver/ (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

Students can also use the site to learn fractions, do comparisons, create Venn Diagrams and practice other mathematics concepts. Great for the visual learner.

This activity allows students to practice solving algebraic equations using the additive inverse and multiplicative inverse properties. As the user solves the problem, the activity tracks each step, noting the property that was used and the number of steps used to solve the equation. There are three different levels of difficulty.

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation

Levels

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