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Use this worksheet to introduce your students to the concept of the distributive property using something they know and love... McDonald's Combo Meals!

Do you have students who struggle to "get it" in your algebra class? I've been there! The ideas and resources in this post work for special education algebra students and students who need some convincing that algebra is cool. The post includes links to a solving equations graphic organizer, quick check algebra templates, algebra pennants, math cheat sheets, partner math activities and an algebra 1 word wall. All of the algebra teaching ideas in this post are teacher tested and kid approved...

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This idea came from Sarah when I saw her quadratic formula template. I teach this topic a little different so I modified it to fit the method I use in the classroom. Below you will notice with more time I have changed these templates again to hopefully make them more understandable to my students. Sarah's Original: Modified Version 1: Modified Version 2: Examples of Student Work: If you would like to download the files you can find them below: Sarah's Original My Modified Version 1 My...

An interesting post comparing polynomial division methods on the More Than a Geek blog reminded me of my own experience teaching completing the sqaure. There were times in my career where I absolu…

Domain and Range activity

Linear Functions This is a great one page cheat sheet on the following three forms of a line... Intercept Form, Point Slope Form, and Standard Form Also included, is how to find intercepts and slopes. Two sheets are included, one in color and the other in black and white. Easily made into a t...

This activity for graphing linear equations is a fun activity for algebra student's interactive notebooks. Teaching about solving linear equations is always a fun unit! This could also be used as a worksheet or homework after the class notes. #graphing #algebra #mrseteachesmath

Point-Slope Form of a Line Interactive Notebook Page

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Students discover how to write a quadratic function given x-intercepts, a vertex, points or a graph. This lesson is free when you subscribe to the Algebra and Beyond Free Resource Library. Includes a warm-up, guided notes, and homework.

Completing the Square can be confusing for students. This lesson includes a video warm-up to preview the lesson, guided notes, and homework. Students see how an example of completing the square and then write in their own words the steps. Students remember how to do it so much better this way!

Teaching properties of exponents with activities in algebra is fun! Whether 5th grade or middle school, students don't want a worksheet! Practicing exponent rules with this puzzle will be a hit. It can even fit in an interactive notebook. #exponents #mrseteachesmath

This editable algebra 1 foldable provides students with an organized set of notes for solving quadratics by completing the square. Option 1 (green): This foldable provides students with an overview as well as 6 practice problems walking them through the meaning of "completing the square" as well as solving equations by completing the square. Option 2 (blue): This option includes 7 examples and provides a little more space for students to work out the examples. Also, all problems that ask to...

This Simplifying Radicals graphing calculator reference sheet guides students step-by-step on how to check their radical solution on the calculator. Often students don't realize they can check their solution with the original expression. I find this graphic organizer helps them make the connection. Teaching graphing calculator skills help students with: • Speed • Making connections • Checking for accuracy • Leaping hurdles *Reference sheet can be used with a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing...