Math: Algebra
Learn about basic algebra principles. These sites have information on how to simplify using the distributive property, and how to transform using the commutative and associative properties, and solving systems of equations with two variables. Investigate quadratic equations. Includes links to eThemes resources on geometry and conic sections.
Grades
- 8,
- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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Simple Equations
This site teaches an introductory lesson on simple algebraic equations. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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Homework Help Algebra
Look at "Graphing Equations and Inequalities" and use the interactive graphing program. "Two Step Equations and Inequalities" has a four step lesson on how to solve two step equations. There are unit quizzes provided. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
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Practical Algebra Lessons
There are numerous topics such as: Graphing Linear Equations, Systems of Linear Inequalities, and Systems of Non-Linear Equations. There are many advanced Algebra topics.
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ThinkQuest: The Algebra Experience
The student can take a quiz on Pre-Algebra and explore equations and graphing. NOTE: The site leads to websites with discussion boards. (forums, message boards, etc.)
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Introduction to Algebra
This site covers everything from simplifying algebraic equations to sequences.
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PBS: The Yo-Yo Problem
Here is a lesson plan on solving linear equations.
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NCTM: Algebraic Transformations
Look at this lesson plan for grades 6-8. Students make a shape sorter and learn about the commutative and associative properties.
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Simplifying Using the Distributive Property
This lesson shows the correct and incorrect method for distributing numbers. There is a link to worksheets. NOTE: The site leads to websites with ads.
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What Is Simplifying?
Learn a straightforward explanation of simplifying. NOTE: The site leads to websites with ads.
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Ask Lois Terms
Read this comical explanation of the distributive property.
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Algebraic Expression
Learn what variables and algebraic expressions are, how to get the value of a variable from an algebra expression, and how to write an English phrase in an algebraic expression. Examples and practice problems with explanations are included.
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Algebra: Fun with Calendars
This site shows how to perform a trick or a puzzle dealing with calendars. The trick uses many of Algebra's basic skills, and application of math. Practice translating from words to math's numbers and symbols, as well as solving for variables.
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NCTM: Understanding Distance, Speed, and Time
This site uses a software simulation to help students understand ideas about functions and representing change over time. In this simulation, students control the speed and starting point of the runner, watch the race, examine a graph, and analyze the time-versus-distance relationship. NOTE: It is recommended that the teacher go to this site to read about and practice with this applet before using this lesson with students.
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Graphing Linear Equations Functions
Watch this step by step process in graphing a linear equation.
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ThinkQuest: Quadratics
Look at what a quadratic is, factoring quadratics, graphing quadratic, and solving for systems of quadratics.
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ExploreLearning: Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
The graphing Gizmo helps in explaining linear systems.
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NCTM: Exploring Linear Data
Read this lesson plan in which students learn how to model linear data.
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NCTM: Building Connections
Read this lesson plan about the different classes of polynomials.
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NCTM: Hanging Chains
This lesson plan shows how a chain can be used to simulate a parabola.
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eThemes Resource: Math: Geometry for Junior and High School
These sites have information on geometry for junior high and high school students. There are several interactive sites that allow the manipulation of geometric shapes. Also includes hands-on classroom activities and online quizzes. There are examples on how geometry is used in the real world such as geometric shapes in buildings and orienteering.
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eThemes Resource: Math: Conic Sections
These sites describe conic sections and have interactive graphs and diagrams. There are also several hands-on activities.
Education Standards
- ME
- MO
- OK
