High School Algebra: Tutorials, Study Guides and Web Resources for Students, Teachers and Parents
Algebra dates back to ancient times when Babylonians solved quadratic equations using almost the same methods that high schoolers are taught today. Our High School Algebra Web Guide explains math concepts for parents; offers homework help, extra practice and tutorials to the math-phobic student; and gives teachers tools to help students truly understand algebra.
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Teaching Algebra
High school teachers may need all the help they can get when it comes to teaching algebra, a subject that many students find intimidating, confusing or downright boring.
Insights for Teaching Algebra
- Many educations sites have excellent content but subpar design. Although findingDulcinea normally filters out poorly designed sites, we have made some exceptions to bring you the best content on teaching algebra.
- We also usually avoid recommending sites that are mere directories of links to outside sources. In our education guides we make exceptions to this rule to provide teachers with more options for lesson plans and student activities. Teachers should approach directories with caution and evaluate outside links before using them in the classroom.
Top Sites for Teaching Algebra
For worksheets and other printables for teaching high school algebra ...
edHelper.com
has a mixed-review Algebra practice divided into topic areas such as “Exponents,” “Algebra Word Problems” and “Inequalities.” Although a basic subscription is $20 a year, the site’s customizable worksheet and puzzle feature could prove invaluable in the classroom.
Kuta Software
helps instructors generate worksheets and tests. The pre-Algebra, Algebra I and Algebra II worksheet PDFs list questions and answers but don’t show the work required to find the answers.
George Mason University
hosts a page created by Dr. Margo Lynn Mankus that offers printable math manipulatives for teachers. Print these pages on cardstock to get your own X-Y algebra tiles, among other math resources.
TeacherVision
has a selection of algebra printables for grades 9–12, including quizzes, skill builders, lessons and activities. View three resources for free, and then try a seven-day free trial (a subscription is about $40 per year).
For algebra lesson plans and curricula ...
SCORE
takes an integrated approach, relating algebra lessons to real-world problems such as a comparison of buying versus leasing a car, and tracking and predicting the growth of Web sites. Some units include the use of the TI-82 or TI-83 calculator.
The Math Forum
offers a comprehensive list of some of the best algebra lesson plans related to linear equations, calendars, factoring, word problems and more. There’s also a Basic Algebra section.
Awesome Library
provides a collection of links to lesson plans, worksheets and projects for algebra students ages 11–18.
Discovery Education's
“Lesson Plans Library” includes sections for “Concepts in Algebra” and “Concepts in Advanced Algebra.” These lesson plans clearly show objectives and procedures, and also include vocabulary sections.
HotChalk’s LessonPlansPage.com
has a handful of algebra lessons on equations, the FOIL method, slope and more. Print these lesson plans directly from the site or add your own lessons to the database.
Algebra at Home
These resources can help you help your children learn algebra at home and assist ... read more »
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