This complete 5 lesson unit on solving equations and inequalities for middle school math and Algebra 1 will save you so much time. Each lesson includes guided notes, leveled practice, exit tickets, and an optional math lab to support Tier 1 instruction, while the bonus Fall Festival Performance Task provides an engaging, real-world assessment.

Perfect for mixed-ability classrooms, this resource ensures students at below, on, and above grade level can access the content while being challenged appropriately.

📘 What’s Included:

Lesson 1 – Solving 1-Step & 2-Step Equations

• Scaffolded guided notes with model examples
• Differentiated leveled practice (3 tiers)
• Exit ticket for quick formative assessment
• Optional math lab for hands-on practice
  

Lesson 2 – Solving 1-Step & 2-Step Inequalities

• Guided notes highlighting the flip rule for negatives
• Leveled practice sets (below, on, and above grade level)
• Exit ticket with answer key
• Error analysis math lab activity
  

Lesson 3 – Multi-Step Equations & Inequalities

• Guided notes (including variables on both sides)
• Error analysis guided practice
• Differentiated leveled practice sets with challenge problems
• Exit ticket + math lab with task cards
  

Lesson 4 – Special Cases (One, No, & Infinite Solutions)

• Guided notes with scaffolded examples
• Guided practice exploring special cases
• Differentiated leveled practice sets
• Exit ticket and math lab activity
  

Lesson 5 – Word Problems with Equations & Inequalities

• Problem-solving strategy acronym to break down word problems
• Guided notes + model word problems (equations and inequalities)
• Guided practice with error analysis (CER format)
• Differentiated leveled practice sets
• Exit ticket and optional math lab
  

🎃 Bonus: Fall Festival Performance Task

• Comprehensive, real-world summative assessment
  
• Includes student packet (printable PDF + editable PPT)
  
• Teacher version with directions, answer key, and grading rubric
  
• Encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and math writing
  

✅ Benefits for Teachers:

• Ready-to-go scaffolded lessons save hours of prep
  
• Differentiated practice ensures access for all learners
  
• Editable format allows for easy customization
  
• Includes multiple assessment tools (exit tickets + performance task)
  

✅ Benefits for Students:

• Builds confidence with step-by-step guided notes
  
• Provides practice at the right level with 3-tiered activities
  
• Encourages deeper reasoning with error analysis and CER prompts
  
• Makes math meaningful through real-world connections
  

📌 Aligned to Common Core Standards 8.EE.B.7a, 8.EE.B.7b, and 8.EE.C.8
Perfect for 8th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, or Algebra 1 review.