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When students are first learning algebra concepts, one of the most difficult skills is changing a problem situation to an algebraic equation. Algebraic Equations Bingo gives them practice in a game format. Algebraic Equations Bingo is one activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. This activity includes 30 Bingo calling cards, 4 pre-made Bingo cards, a Student Practice Sheet to work out all the problems first and a blank Bingo card to fill out themselves.

The traditional Christmas song The Twelve Days of Christmas is a rich problem solving opportunity for students at many grade levels. This activity is directed at intermediate level students, but can be extended to middle and high school students with the addition of finding the formulas for gifts each day and total gifts. However, even without the formulas for triangular and tetrahedral numbers, it is a wonderful pattern activity.

Addition Strategies Fluency is a consistent thread throughout the Common Core Standards. In order for students to be successful in future mathematics, they must have fluent computation skills. Success with computation is dependent upon fluency with basic facts. These activities provide students with basic addition facts practice in a variety of ways, using the same set of cards. The cards are grouped to be used sequentially in a way recommended for teaching basic addition facts: • Adding

This activity uses "function machines" to demonstrate evaluating algebraic expressions by substituting numbers for variables. Function Machines is one activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. Included in this activity are 4 Student Practice Sheet, 1 demonstration Function Machine, directions for teaching the lesson and 2 blank Student Practice Sheets students can use for making their own functions.

Shape Patterns is an activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. Students work with tile patterns to find a rule or formula for determining the total number of tiles in any term of the pattern. The terms variable and constant make sense when related to the concrete experience with the tiles. Included is the lesson notes for the teacher, three student explorations sheets, answers and a blank pattern sheet for more teacher created patterns or student created patterns.

What's in the Bag? is an activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. This lesson provides an introduction to equations, equality, variables and constants. It is an engaging whole group activity that helps students develop a sense about algebra before they engage in more abstract concepts. Included are the Teacher's notes for the lesson and 24 equations with integer cards for the balance scale. All you need are small paper sacks and treats to put in them

This math center can be used for students to practice three-digit subtraction. Included in the set are: Directions for the game 56 game cards 2 different sized game boards 3 pages of blank cards Common Core Standards: 2.NBT.7 3.NBT.2

Two of Everything is an activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. It is based on the children's story Two of Everything by Lily Toy Hong. The story provides the situation for students to explore a doubling pattern. Included are the lesson notes for the teacher, student exploration questions and answers.

These cards contain one-step equations and their solutions. They can be used with individual students, partners or in a whole group activity. They make a more engaging way for students to get practice solving equations. This set contains 35 equation cards, 35 solution cards and blank cards for you to make different equations, or have students make and solve their own.

These eight colorful posters will help your students to remember all of the strategies they've learned to solve math problems. The strategies used: Use my fingers Use manipulatives Draw a picture Use my doubles facts Count up Write a number sentence Use mental math Use a number line Math Coach

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic multiplication facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. While there are usually only 10-12 numbers on the

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic addition facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. Different game boards provided utilize different strategi

What is a more engaging way to introduce variables and equations to students than using a magic trick? Equation Magic is one activity out of a unit called Solving Algebra and Pattern Problems. Student use manipulatives to represent a series of algebraic manipulations and learn to record their steps using variables and equations. At the same time, the idea of equality is reinforced at each step of the magic trick. Because of the concrete use of manipulatives, this activity can span several gr

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic addition facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. Different game boards provided utilize different strategi

This lesson uses the children's literature book One Watermelon Seed in a hands-on activity reinforcing counting, patterns, skip counting and problem solving. It can be used as a whole class activity with students working in pairs to do the counting. After introducing this lesson, any counting book can then be used in a math center or station with extension questions to create a new problem solving activity. Included are the lesson notes, a place value chart and a counting mat that students us

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic addition facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. Different game boards provided utilize different strategi

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic addition facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. Different game boards provided utilize different strategi

Bump games are great for math stations or centers because after you teach students how to play the game they don't require any further explanation. You can create infinite versions of the game depending on the topic or skill you are teaching. These particular bump games were designed to give students more practice with basic addition facts. Instead of the usual dice roll to generate the numbers, there are cards with the facts on them. Different game boards provided utilize different strategi

The Common Core State Standards require fluency with multiplication and division. After teaching a variety of strategies, students still need practice in order to become proficient. This math center can be used for students to practice multiplication and division word problems in an engaging activity. Twenty-seven problems are provided, but any collection of problems can be used to play the game again. Included in the set are: Directions for the game 27 word multiplication and division wo