

6th-8th Grade
Expressions and Equations
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Number Sentence - Equations (Desmos)
The title doesn’t capture what this task is about. It focuses on matching algebraic expressions to contexts and word descriptions. It is a worthwhile task.
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Equivalent Expressions (Desmos)
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Pool Border Problem (Desmos)
Students explore different ways to find the number of tiles in the border of a square swimming pool. They discover that the expressions they generate are all equivalent. (You would probably need to introduce this during a synchronous lesson and then have students work on it.)
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Enter algebraic or numeric expressions and compare. **Really cool modeling!**
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Poses problems, has students model with algebra tiles and solve, tells them if they are correct or incorrect.
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Balancing Scales to Solve Equations
(PBS Media Learning)
Interactive opportunity to balance a scale.
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Inequalities Polygraph (Desmos)
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Video Game: Dragon Box (algebra 12+)
Teaches all the rules for solving algebraic equations but does it visually in a virtual video game environment..
The App is $7.99
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Equality Explorer: Two Variables
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The Number System
Ratios and Proportional Reasoning
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Desmos: Visual Ratios
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Geogebra: Mixing Paint
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Desmos: Exchange Rate
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Desmos: Sugar Sugar
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Fix This: Keeping Ingredients in Proportion
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6th - 8th Grade Choice Board: Ratios, Rates, & Proportional Reasoning
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Functions
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