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Input - Output Tables These one page worksheets cover input-output tables. Students need to find the rules and complete the tables. Input-output tables help students recognize patterns and build a relationship between lines and equations. There is a different worksheet for each level. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Variable Puzzles - Level 1 These one page worksheets use puzzles to help kids practice their algebra skills. Students are given five variables (letters) and have to find what numbers they represent. They are given equations as clues and a grid to help solve the unknown variables. This can also be used to practice the process of elimination for test taking skills. Upper level: Use their knowledge of algebra to solve for a variable and substitute it into another equation. Version A     Preview Print Answers Version B     Preview Print Answers Version C     Preview Print Answers

Substitution - Level 1 This two page worksheet introduces substitution. It has one page for addition and subtraction, and one page for multiplication and division. Student misunderstanding: If v = 3 and z = 5, and students were given an expression: 4vz, most would think this means 435 instead of 4 x 3 x 5. Preview Print Answers

Substitution - Level 2 These one page worksheets continue substitution. They cover basic arithmetic and alternative ways of showing multiplication and division. Key concept: Letters (variables) can be used to represent numbers and they're interchangeable. Version A Preview Print Answers Version B Preview Print Answers

Substitution - Level 3 These one page worksheets finish up substitution. Students substitute numbers for variables to solve expressions. Key concept: After substituting students use the Order of Operations to solve the expressions. Version A Preview Print Answers Version B Preview Print Answers

Substitution Puzzle - Level 2 This one page worksheet has students determine the value of three shapes and then substitute the values into expressions. It also reviews the order of operations. Key concept: Students need to understand they can substitute numbers and variables into equations and expressions. Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Fill in the Blanks These one page art worksheets use fill in the blank questions to review order of operations and solving equations. The drawing is the same but the questions are different for each level. Helpful idea: Use the picture to help students see patterns. If they do the worksheet incorrectly than the shape will not look correct. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Solving One Step Equations - Level 1 Addition / Subtraction This three page worksheet covers basic one step equations using the opposite operation method. Student misunderstanding: Equals means the same, and we can alter an equation as long as we do the exact same thing to both sides. Preview Print Answers

Solving One Step Equations - Level 1 Multiplication / Division This two page worksheet covers basic one step equations using the opposite operation method. Student misunderstanding: Equals means the same, and we can alter an equation as long as we do the exact same thing to both sides. Also, as problems become more complex students loose track of the negative signs. Preview Print Answers

Solving One Step Equations Level 2 This one page HALLOWEEN worksheet is a basic algebra practice page. Students use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve one step equations. After they answer the problems they shade in the corresponding shapes to create a scary picture. Key concept: Solving variables and basic equations. Preview Print Answers

One-Step Equations Level 2 This one page WINTER HOLIDAY worksheet covers solving one-step equations. It includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students answer the problems and then shade in the corresponding shapes to create a picture. Preview Print Answers

Combining Like Terms Art Level 1 This one page art worksheet has students practice combining like terms. It includes using the Distributive Property to simplify the expressions. Student misunderstanding: Even though a part of an expression or equation is surrounded by parenthesis, it can still be pulled apart using the Distributive Property. For example: 3(y + 4) = 3y + 12. Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Multi-Step Equations - Level 3 This one page art worksheet reviews solving equations. Students answer the problems, and then find and shade in the area that matches each answer. Key concept: Understanding that we can change equations or "move numbers and variables" as long as we do the same to both sides. Preview Print Answers

The Distributive Property of Multiplication Video This video covers The Distributive Property of Multiplication. There are three different levels of worksheets to go with the video. Level 1 covers only addition, level 2 covers addition and subtraction, and level 3 covers algebraic expressions. Each worksheet includes basic practice and an Answer, Find, and Shade Activity, which can be used separately. NOTE: The video link will take you to YouTube, where it is being hosted.   Video      The Distributive Property of Multiplication Level 1     Preview Print Answers         Level 2     Preview Print Answers        Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Distributive Property These one page, art worksheets review the distributive property. Level one has students fill in the blanks, and level 2 and 3 has them solve equations. The drawing is the same but the questions are different for each level. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Solving Inequalities - Level 2 This one page, art worksheet reviews solving inequalities. Students solve two inequalities and find the answer they have in common. Student misunderstanding: Multiplying or dividing each side of an inequality by a negative number reverses the inequality sign. To prove this have students check their answers. Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Solving Proportions These one page art worksheets review proportions. Students find the missing value in each proportion. The drawing is the same but the questions are different for each level. Helpful idea: The pattern is seen best from a distance. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Introduction to Coordinates - Video3 This is our third video and it covers coordinates. The video is meant to be used as an introduction or review video. It introduces coordinates and graphing, and how it is used in the real world. Use the handout as an additional resource for students while they watch the video. NOTE: The video link below will take you to VIMEO. It is a website where the video is being hosted.   Video      Introduction to Coordinates Worksheet     Preview Print Answers

Graphing Linear Equations These one page worksheets cover graphing linear equations. Students find points for each equation and graph the line on the given grid. There is a different worksheet for each level. Key concept: Equations can describe real world objects like simple lines. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Finding the Slope from Two Points These one page, help pages introduce the slope of a line and how to calculate the slope from two points. Student misunderstanding: What goes on top? The ratio is rise-over-run or the change in y over the change in x. Level 1     Preview Print Answers Level 2     Preview Print Answers Level 3     Preview Print Answers

Answer, Find, and Shade Finding the Slope - Level 3 This one page, art worksheet reviews finding the slope from two points. Students calculate the slope using the change in x and y. Helpful idea: When subtracting the coordinates, change the second point to its opposite. Example: Given two points: (3 , 4);(2 , -2) - subtract ( 3 ,   4) (-2 , +2) opposite of the numbers ( 1 ,   6) , answer: slope is 6. Preview Print Answers