This bundle includes 11 concise, no-prep expressions and equations lessons focused on simplifying expressions, solving equations from one-step to multi-step with variables on both sides, and writing equations and inequalities. They include simple skills practice problems with integer and rational numbers, models with algebra tiles, word problems, and geometry problems. The notes are clear, well-scaffolded, and easy for students to follow, making them ideal for introducing or reinforcing key skills.

What’s included in each lesson:

✅ One-page student handout

✅ Video lesson for extra support

✅ Fully worked-out answer key for easy instruction & accommodations compliance

With video support, lessons work seamlessly for:

⭐️ Direct instruction

⭐️ Sub Plans

⭐️ Independent student work

⭐️ Absent student make-up lessons

Why teachers love these lessons:

☑️ Great for struggling learners with built-in pre-lessons and scaffolding

☑️ Just as effective for advanced students thanks to the concise, one-page format

☑️ Straight to the point — ideal for middle school attention spans

☑️ Clear instruction with key words & vocabulary called out

☑️ Multiple, well-chosen examples for better understanding

☑️ A reliable reference tool students can revisit all year

The 11 lessons included in this bundle are:

1. Combining Like Terms
2. The Distributive Property
3. Solving One-Step Equations
4. Solving Two-Step Equations
5. Solving Multi-Step Equations (Combine Like Terms only)
6. Solving Multi-Step Equations (Distribute & Combine Like Terms)
7. Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
8. Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides (Combine Like Terms only)
9. Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides (Distribute & Combine Like Terms)
10. Write Equations with Variables on Both Sides from Word Problems
11. Write Equations with Variables on Both Sides from Inequalities

You can find the videos where I work out these notes on my YouTube channel here.

In this bundle, you can download the individual PDFs for each lesson listed out. I also include a PDF with all the bundled notes & keys in one document as a bonus.

These guided notes align well with 8th Grade Math TEKS 8.8A, 8.8B, 8.8C. 

This product is included in these money-saving bundles:

     ☆ Notes Only - 8th Grade Math Entire Year

     ☆ Notes & Worksheets - Expressions & Equations

     ☆ Notes & Worksheets - 8th Grade Math Entire Year

     ☆ Notes, Worksheets & Activities - Expressions & Equations

     ☆ Notes, Worksheets & Activities - 8th Grade Math Entire Year

NOT included in this Bundle:

     ★ Worksheets Only - Expressions & Equations

     ★ Activities Only - Expressions & Equations

Related & Similar Resources: 

     ★ 8th Grade Math State Test Prep End of Year Review

     ★ 7th Grade Math Guided Notes Entire Year

     ★ Algebra 1 Guided Notes Entire Year

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