Combining Like Terms is an important skills in Math 8 and Algebra I. This lesson draws on students prior knowledge of match 3 games in order to help understanding of this concept.
In this activity, students use their knowledge of variable substitution and one-step equations to find the missing values in similar puzzles.
Students will find helpful resources for learning and practicing math skills and processes in this eMediaVA collection.
This collection has resources organized by grade level teachers can use to teach math.
Simplify algebraic expressions in one variable.Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.
This task requires students to think about equations and solve them using pictures. The VDOE resource provides an additional resource with practice problems, lesson plan guidance, and real world problems solving equations.