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Algebra 1 TEKS Quick Checks – Set 1 | Linear Functions, Equations, Systems & Exponent RulesKeep your Algebra 1 students on track with these TEKS-aligned Quick Checks. Each page has short, focused questions that let you see in minutes who “got it” and who in minutes. This set targets key Texas readiness standards on linear functions, equations, inequalities, systems, and exponent rules and can be used as warm-ups, exit tickets, quizzes, station checks, intervention practice, or STAAR review. E

Math Writing Activities for Algebra 1 | STAAR AlignedResponse PracticeHelp your Algebra 1 students gain confidence explaining their math thinking with this set of Progressive Math Writing Activities. Designed specifically for STAAR 2.0, these scaffolded lessons walk students from guided examples → supported practice → fully independent constructed responses. Whether students struggle with “show your work,” mixing up steps, or simply not knowing what to write, this resource gives them clear st

What this resource is:This is a Semester 2 Algebra 1 Quick Check pack built around the TEKS that show up when things get real: quadratics + exponentials. Each page is short enough for a warm-up or exit ticket but strong enough to tell you exactly who is ready to move on and who needs a quick reteach. Everything is organized by TEK so you can grab the exact standard you’re teaching that day without hunting through a giant packet. What’s included (PDF) Student Quick Checks by TEK (4 questions p

Make end-of-year Algebra 1 review more meaningful with this Missing Angles Collaborative Activity. Students solve linear equations in one variable by applying supplementary angles, vertical angles, and triangle sum in a structured, teacher-friendly task card format. This resource is designed for pairs or groups of 3, uses a seated collaborative format, and is built to fit in one 45-minute class period. It includes 12 total cards split into Guided Practice, Application, and Challenge so stu

Give your Algebra 1 students the focused, confidence-building STAAR review they need with 32 multiple-choice task cards targeting one of the most heavily tested skills on the exam — solving linear equations.This set is deliberately structured in two tiers. Cards 1–16 build fluency with variables on one side, making them ideal for intervention and remediation. Cards 17–32 ramp up to variables on both sides for full STAAR-prep rigor. Use the full set together or pull cards by tier based on where y

Get your Algebra 1 students moving, talking, and actually factoring (instead of quietly guessing) with this Around-the-Room Factoring Polynomials Scavenger Hunt! Students work in teams of 2–3 to factor each expression, choose the correct factored form, and follow the “Go to Station __” path. The activity is self-checking—if teams land on a station they already completed, they know something went wrong and they have to backtrack and fix it. (Instant accountability, zero teacher cloning requir

Quadratic Functions | Notes, Practice, & Assessments | TEKS A.8(A), A.8(B), A.8(C) Make teaching quadratic functions simple, organized, and engaging with this complete Unit 3 resource! Designed for Algebra 1, this bundle covers everything from identifying key features to transformations, domain and range, and real-world applications. These scaffolded notes and assessments give students multiple opportunities to practice with graphs, equations, and tables—helping them master vertex form, inter

Family of Functions Match-Up (Graphs, Tables, & Equations) | Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, Exponential Stop the “I don’t know which one it is” guessing game. This Family of Functions Match-Up helps Algebra 1 and Algebraic Reasoning students identify and classify functions by matching graphs, tables, and equations. Students will determine whether each set is linear, quadratic, cubic, or exponential, then prove it using patterns (differences/ratios) and key features. Perfect for stations, partner

Need a simple way to help your Algebra 1 students practice finding slope from two points? This FREE slope maze activity gives students a focused way to practice calculating slope using ordered pairs. Students solve each problem, choose the matching answer, and follow the path through the maze. If students make a mistake, the maze does not just leave them stuck. The next problem gives them another chance to practice the same skill so they can correct their thinking and keep going. This makes the

What it is A great, classroom-ready set of 20 non-looping task cards targeting slope and intercepts across four representations: equations in various forms, tables of values, two given points, and short real-world scenarios. Each card provides dedicated lines for m, b, and x-intercept, making grading fast and consistent. Cards print 4 per page, and a single-page answer key is included for easy checking. What’s Included 20 task cards (4 per page, B/W, print-friendly) Student response lines

Make solving systems of equations click for your Algebra 1 students with this Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing resource! Students will learn how to identify one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions by graphing both slope-intercept and standard form equations. Step-by-step notes, guided practice, and independent practice help students build confidence while using Desmos (Testing Version) or graph paper. This resource includes: Student notes with vocabulary, examples, an

Build student confidence in solving equations with this ultimate bundle! Includes task card sets for two-step equations, multi-step equations with variables on both sides, and equations with distributive property. Perfect for Algebra 1, STAAR prep, math centers, or intervention groups. Get all 3 resources at a discounted bundle price and have everything you need ready to print and go!

When students first learn to solve equations, they often need more than practice problems. They need clear steps, simple vocabulary, and space to see why each move works. These Algebra 1 scaffolded student notes help students build a strong foundation with one- and two-step equations. Students learn how to use inverse operations, isolate the variable, and check their answers by plugging the solution back into the equation. This resource gives you a ready-to-use lesson that supports students wit

This Factoring Bundle combines two activities. Looping and non-looping task cards and a collaborative around-the-room activity to reinforce factoring trinomials and special cases like the difference of squares. ✅ What’s Included: Factoring Task Cards (24 cards / looping and non-looping style) Factoring Quadratics Around the Room (16 stations) Student recording sheets for both formats Teacher answer keys included Skills Covered: Factoring trinomials when a = 1 and a > 1 Factoring d

This Around the Room Activity reinforces combining like terms and using the distributive property. Includes a self-checking format that keeps students focused and engaged. ✅ What’s Included: 2 sets of 16 expression cards (looping and non-looping set) 1 student recording worksheet with space to show work 1 teacher answer key Skills Covered: Simplifying expressions with variables Using the distributive property Combining like terms Following multi-step procedures How It Works: Post

Determining Slope from a Graph | Notes & Practice These notes and practice pages are designed to walk students through finding slope step-by-step, so they actually get it the first time. Everything is laid out in a way that’s easy to project, print, or hand to a sub and know it will still work. Clear examples, simple directions, and built-in reflection prompts, and you’ll love how little prep it takes to get results. What’s Included: Student-friendly definition of slope Step-by-step instructi

Get your Algebra 1 students up, moving, and solving systems of equations with this self-checking Around the Room activity — no more sitting at desks grinding through a worksheet!Students travel from station to station, solving a system of equations at each card and using their answer to locate the next station in the loop. The activity is completely self-checking — if students can't find their answer on another card, they know immediately to go back and check their work. No teacher intervention

Help your students rewrite polynomial expressions with confidence using this targeted task card activity aligned to TEKS A.10(D)! Students will distribute, combine like terms, and simplify polynomial expressions of degree one and two. Includes both looping and non-looping task card sets, a recording sheet, and answer keys! What Students Will Practice:•Applying the distributive property to linear and quadratic expressions • Combining like terms accurately •Rewriting expressions in equivalent

Get to know your Algebra 1 students with this back-to-school diagnostic bundle! This resource includes a TEKS-aligned diagnostic assessment, a student reflection sheet, and a teacher-friendly grouping tool to help you identify strengths and target support from day one. ✅ What’s Included: Printable Algebra 1 Diagnostic Assessment (15 questions) Student Reflection Sheet to build metacognition and goal setting Teacher Scoring & Grouping Sheet to create skill-based groups easily Skills Cover

Simplifying Radicals Task Cards | Algebra 1 Practice (TEKS A.7A) Give your Algebra 1 students a simple, focused way to practice simplifying radicals with these printable task cards. Designed to build confidence and fluency, this set progresses from perfect squares to more complex expressions with coefficients. What’s Included: 2 sets of 16 simplifying radicals flash cards Problems range from basic square roots to expressions like 4√18 Print-friendly layout for easy prep and reuse Skills Co