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Algebra's Hidden Structure: — Videos + Worksheets (Free)

Created by

Janet Johnson

Why do bright students suddenly struggle when they move from arithmetic to algebra? After decades of teaching both remedial and advanced math, I discovered the answer: students memorize rules without understanding the structure underneath. "Keep, Change, Flip." Separate rules for every combination of positive and negative numbers. Tricks that work but hide the connections. Research I conducted with Dr. Lee V. Stiff confirmed what I suspected — when college algebra students who believed they "c

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Algebra, Basic Operations, Order of Operations

Grade 7/8 Literacy and Numeracy Ontario - Create a Sport and Plan a Tournament

Created by

Julianne Lindsay

Grades 7–8 | Math + Literacy | High-Engagement, Cross-Curricular ProjectBring excitement, creativity, and deep learning into your classroom with this comprehensive, ready-to-use unit where students design their own sport and run a two-day mini-tournament! Perfect for Grades 7 and 8, this cross-curricular resource blends literacy, numeracy, creativity, physical education concepts, and real-world problem solving in one highly engaging project. Students invent a brand-new sport by combining movemen

6th - 9th

Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Numbers

CCSS

7.EE.A.1

, 7.EE.B.3

, L.7.1

Discovery Lesson | Inverse Operations & One-Step Equations | Student-Led

Created by

Plan in Peace

Make math make sense with this student-led discovery lesson! Build deep conceptual understanding of inverse operations using triangular fact families & interactive slides- accessible for learners of all levels! Ditch the "I do, you do" and ignite critical thinking with this student-led discovery lesson focused on inverse operations and solving one-step equations through the power of triangular fact families! This high-engagement, concept-first resource is inspired by Building Thinking C

5th - 9th

Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)

CCSS

6.EE.B.5

, 7.EE.B.4a

, 8.EE.C.7a

Also included in: Discovery Lessons Bundle | One-Step & Two-Step Equations | Student-Led