Very Beginning -

Why are there letters in this math problem!?

The videos below will help you get started if you've never learned about variables in math before.

Lesson -3

Lesson -2

Lesson -1

Beginning

A beginning-level 8th grader can fluently solve variable equations that require one step

Level 1 - Equations involving addition

You do together - level 1

Level 2 - Equations involving multiplication

You do together - Level 2

Level 3 - Equations involving subtraction

You do together - Level 3

Level 4- Equations involving division

You do together - Level 4

Developing

A developing-level 8th grader can fluently solve variable equations that

1) require two steps

2) that have any rational numbers in them (including fractions, decimals, and negative numbers)

Level 5- Equations involving two operations

You do together - Level 5

Level 6 - Equations with negative variables

You do together - Level 6

Level 7 - Equations with negative coefficients

(Part 1)

(Part 2)

You do together - Level 7

Level 8 - Equations with negative constants

You do together - Level 8

Level 9 - What if there's a decimal in the equation!?

You do together - Level 9

Level 10 - What if there's a (gulp) fraction in the equation!?

You Do Together - Level 10

DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT

complete the developing level assessment before starting level 11

Proficient

A proficient-level 8th grader can fluently solve variable equations that:

1) require the distributive property

2) require combining like terms

3) have any rational numbers in them (including fractions, decimals, and negative numbers)

Level 11 - Combining Like Terms on One Side

You Do Together - Level 11

Level 12 - Distributive Property

You do together - Level 12

Level 13 - Distributing AND Combining

You Do Together - Level 13

Level 14 - Distributing A Negative

You Do Together - Level 14

Level 15 - What if there's a decimal in an advanced equation?

You do together - Level 15

Level 16 - What if there's a (gulp) fraction in an advanced equation?

You do together - Level 16

PROFICIENT ASSESSMENT

complete the proficient level assessment before starting level 11

Distinguished

A distinguished-level 8th grader can fluently solve variable equations that

1) have variables on both sides

2) have any rational numbers in them (including fractions, decimals, and negative numbers)

3) have no solutions

4) have infinitely many solutions

Level 17 - "Positive" variables on both sides

You Do Together

Level 18 - Opposite sign coefficients on the two sides

You do together - Level 18

Level 19 - Weird Situations (No solutions and infinitely many solutions)

You Do Together - Level 19

Level 20 - Recognizing how many solutions an equation will have (without solving it)

You Do Together - Level 20

DISTINGUISHED ASSESSMENT

complete the distinguished level assessment AND YOU'RE DONE!