Algebraic Expressions using Distributive Property Math Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn to solve linear equations with rational number coefficients. The Algebraic Expressions using Distributive Property learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 8.EE.C.7.b as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Solve equations with rational number coefficients that do not require expanding. Solve equations where the same variable is on both sides of the equation by manipulating the equation to combine the like terms of the same variable. Like terms can be combined only if they have the same variable representing the same quantity and they are raised to the same power.

Add and subtract the coefficients when combining like terms. Like terms on one side of the equation should be combined before manipulating the equation to move terms to the opposite side of the “=”. Use the distributive property to combine like terms.

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PizzaQuation - Pizza Equations Builder 🟰🍕 Estimated Duration: 9 minutes 👨‍🍳🍕 Welcome to the PizzaQuations Diner! Help the Head Chef solve linear equations step-by-step to create the perfect pizzas. Balance your ingredients like you balance equations, and solve for the missing values to keep the Diner’s rating from dropping! 🔥 Can you handle the heat in the kitchen of equations?

Area Model Algebra - Variables Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Multiply and factor variable expressions using an area model. View partial products and total area to discover the distributive property. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Area Model Algebra - Game Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Challenge yourself to complete area models by filling in the missing partial products or find the total area. Factor expressions by finding the missing factors for the area model. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

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Algebraic Expressions using Distributive Property Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.

Newton Pool Estimated Duration: 15 minutes The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.

Help The Mailman Estimated Duration: 30 minutes Help! The mailman needs you to assist with delivering mail parcels. But be aware, the house addresses are in one-variable equation format!

Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

Algebraic Expressions using Distributive Property Math Games

Concepts Covered

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