Expressions and Equations

In general, the activities in each of the four categories are placed in the recommended order that they be taught in class. Of course, you know your kids better than anyone, so customize for your classroom.
Simplifying Expressions	Informal or Intuitive Algebra Problems	Using Guess and Check to determine the value of a variable. Please see TEACHER NOTES for this section.	Solving Equations by working backwards. Please see TEACHER NOTES for this section.
Substitution Equivalent Expressions 1 Equivalent Expressions 2 Equivalent Expressions 3 Equivalent Expressions 4	Balancing Some Fruit Balancing Act Pager Problem Three Internet Service Providers Tug of War Skeleton Tower Sprinkler Problem	Puzzle Problems Hidden Solution Arthur's Dilemma Balancing Both Sides Guess and Check Review Teacher Notes - Guess and Check	Working Backwards NOTES Working Backwards 1 Working Backwards 2 Working Backwards 3 Working Backwards 4 Writing Equations 1 Writing Equations 2 Writing Equations 3 Japanese Series of Four Problems Teacher Notes - Algebra
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides	Both Sides 1 Both Sides 2 Both Sides 3