Grade 8-12 
Mathematics 
(Algebra I) 
Standard 4

Students simplify expressions prior to solving linear
equations and inequalities in one variable, such
as 3(2x - 5) + 4(x - 2) = 12.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments

Algebra 1  
An Integrated Approach, Larson/Kanold/Stiff,  
2000 Edition, D.C.  
Heath and Company 

Section References 

1.1 Numbers and Number Operations 

1.2 Variables in Algebra 

1.3 Exponents and Powers 

1.4 Order of Operations 

1.5 Equations and  
Inequalities 

2.1 The Real Number 
Line 

3.1 Solving Equations 
Using One Transformation 

3.2 Solving Equations  
Using Two or More Transformations 

3.3 Solving Equations 
with Variable on Both 
Sides 

3.4 Linear Equations 
and Problem Solving 

3.5 Solving Equations  
That Involve Decimals 

3.6 Literal Equations 
and Formulas 

Software 

Math Connections: 
Algebra 1,  
Sunburst Communications  
1993 
floppy mac 

Specific Textbook  
Web Sites 

http://www.glencoe.com/ 
sec/math/prealg/mathnet/ 

http://www.eduplace.com/ 
links/ 

http://www.eduplace.com/ 

http://www.hmco.com/ 
college/mathematics/ 
index.html 

http://www.mcdougallittell. 
com/ 

http://www.hmco.com/ 

http://www.SRA-4KIDS.com/ 

General Math  
Reference Sites 

http://www.learner.org/ 
sami/view-category.php3 
?category=math 

http://www.score.k12.ca.us/ 

http://henson.austin.apple. 
com/edres/curric.shtml 

http://school.discovery.com/ 
schrockguide/index.html 

http://www.EDsOasis.org/ 

http://www.math.com/ 

http://www.nea.org/grants/ 
free.html 

http://www.wcom.com/ 
marcopolo/ 

http://www.udel.edu/sine/ 

http://dewey.chs.chico.k12. 
ca.us/math.html 

Free Stuff 

http://www.nea.org/ 
grants/free.html 

State/National Math  
Ed Organizations 

http://www.nctm.org/ 

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ 

Calif. Dept. of Ed. Standards, Assessment, Ed. Reference. 

Calculator Reference Site 
http://www.ti.com/ 
calc/docs/calchome.html


Previously Published Data 

1.) Students will model the distributive property using algebra tiles and then write the problem using algebraic notation. 

  • -2(x + 5)
  • 6(x - 4)
  • (x + 3)(2x - 3) 
    2.) Students will evaluate each expression:
  • 4 + 3 x 3 + 6
  • (7 + 8)6
  • (2)(2)(2) + 5 (4)(4)
  • (4 - 1)3 + (11 - 3)(11-3) + (7 - 4) 
     

  • Previously Published Data 

    1.) Given an example, students will explain the steps for simplifying algebraic expressions. 


    2.) Students will write a lesson plan for using Algebra Tiles to explain simplifying algebraic expressions. They will include Order of Operations as part of the lesson.