CreativeMathLessons

Are you teaching factoring to a lower level math class or perhaps younger group of students? While factoring itself can be easy I have found that certain classes of mine have trouble with signs. The higher level students are pretty good with using mental math and trial and error but this process tends to frustrate other learners. Enclosed you will find two different versions of a reference chart that will allow students to determine the signs for factoring a very basic trinomial. These charts

Are you tired of the using the same old workbook pages to teach systems of equations? This assignment will add a splash of color in your classroom! It this activity students will graph 8 lines using 8 different colors. (Even the most mature algebra student enjoys using some colored pencils and markers to spice up their homework!) Once the lines are graphed then the students will answer 30 questions about the various intersection points. This is a great activity for students who need a refre

Do you need additional resources for your students? After years of teaching Algebra I have created this study guide that covers most of the basic topics covered in a linear equation section. This study guide has 6 sections that build upon each other to ensure that students are able to write equations in slope-intercept form. Sections Part 1 - Overview of slope with written responses (10 questions) Part 2 - Finding slope from 2 points ( 10 questions) Part 3 - Graphing Equations (8 questions)

Are your students having trouble converting linear equations back into Standard Form? Are you running out of problems to do with your students? This study guide includes 25 problems and step by step directions for converting them into standard form. (Ax + By = C) Most importantly, I have included a key with each problem written out with all of the work and notes/hints. I always like to copy an answer key for my students the day after I assign the work so that they can see what they are doing

Are your students struggling with Systems of Equations? My algebra students could use a lot of extra practice with this concept. It takes a while for their brains to go through the same steps that mine do as a teacher. I created this study guide to help "wire" their brains for solving systems of equations. The worksheet starts out simple and just gets them to look at the problem and develop a game plan. By the end they are choosing their own method of elimination. Many teachers show multipl