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With the start of school year, it’s time to get the right tools to make math both engaging and manageable for your students. To help you get prepared, we’ve added fresh resources that can support your lesson planning from day one.

This month, we’re featuring a helpful set of Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 vocabulary flashcards—perfect for setting the stage for a successful year. These flashcards are designed to help students review key terms and concepts in both Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, providing them with the foundational knowledge they’ll need throughout the year. They’re a great way to start the year strong and get your students focused on the language of algebra.

Check out our list of August math resources for teachers like you!

High School Teacher Tools

This month, tools for N-Gen Algebra I, N-Gen Geometry, and N-Gen Algebra II features assessments, mid-unit quizzes, and exit tickets for revising key concepts. These add-on resources for your classroom focus on topics like functions, circles and their properties, and probability.

N-Gen Math Algebra I:

• Unit 1 – Practice with Multiplying Binomials
  This practice worksheet for Algebra I students provides exercises on multiplying binomials, covering various forms of binomial multiplication and word problems involving area calculations. The format includes a mix of direct algebraic expressions and application-based problems.
  
• Unit 1 – Mid-Unit Quiz Form C
  This mid-unit quiz assesses students’ understanding of foundational algebraic concepts. The first part of the quiz includes multiple choice questions on topics like evaluating expressions, simplifying quotients, and factoring out the GCF from a binomial. The second part consists of open-ended questions that encourage students to show their steps and reasoning. There are questions like evaluating the height of a football to show math application in real life contexts.

• Unit 2 – Practice with Solving Equations with Unspecified Constants
  This practice worksheet requires solving various algebraic equations for the variable ‘x’. It contains several application-based problems where students need to rearrange formulas or create equations to solve for a specific variable in a given context, such as rearranging the formula for angle measure of an isosceles triangle, or the gravitational potential energy formula to solve for mass.

N-Gen Math Geometry:

• Unit 1 – Practice Angles and Rays
  The worksheet contains five problems designed to help students practice measuring and calculating angles. It includes measuring angles with a protractor, finding angle measures in diagrams, and solving algebraic problems with angles.
  
• Unit 1 – Mid-Unit Quiz B
  This geometry quiz contains both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The problems are based on collinear points, points lying on intersecting lines and rays, and properties of circles and angles. Open-ended questions allow credit for each correct step shown, for questions like finding variable values and angle measures based on given angle relationships, and identifying vertical angles formed by intersecting lines.

• Unit 2 – Practice Transformations
  This practice worksheet pairs perfectly with the Geometry unit on Transformations from N-Gen Algebra II. The problems are designed to help students understand and apply different types of geometric transformations, including plotting transformation figures.

N-Gen Algebra II:

• Unit 1 – Practice Algebraic Expressions
  The worksheet contains problems that require determining the value of both single and multivariable algebraic expressions by substituting given numerical values for the variables. Students will apply algebraic expressions to common geometric formulas, such as calculating the area of a trapezoid and the surface area of a cone and a rectangular prism.
  
• Unit 1 – Mid-Unit Quiz A
  This Algebra II mid-unit quiz covers simplifying expressions, evaluating expressions with given values, identifying values for which expressions are undefined, and applying commutative, associative, and distributive properties. It also includes problems on factoring, absolute value expressions, and properties of exponents. The quiz assesses foundational algebraic skills and problem-solving.

• Unit 2 – Practice Average Rate of Change
  The worksheet covers calculating the average rate of change for functions presented in tables, equations, and graphs. It also includes problems on comparing rates of change over different intervals and identifying the fastest rate of change.

Looking for Middle School add-ons for August instead? Get the list here.

August Bonus Resource: Algebra Vocabulary Flashcards

This month, we’re excited to offer you a set of Algebra vocabulary flashcards that will help your students master essential terms and concepts for both Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. These flashcards are designed to support early-year lessons and can be used throughout the semester as a quick reference or for review before exams.

The set includes definitions for key concepts like equations, functions, inequalities, polynomials, and more. You can use them for individual study, small group review, or as part of your classroom displays. These cards are perfect for introducing vocabulary at the start of the year and can help make your lesson prep easier, especially as you build up to more complex topics.

What’s included:

• Ready-to-use flashcards
• Include key terms, formulas, definitions
• Blank cards for customization
• Printable on cardstock for durability

These cards are a great way to start your students off with the right tools for success in both Algebra 1 and Algebra 2.

We hope these Algebra tools help streamline your lesson planning this month. If you have any questions or need additional support, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. We’re always here to help.

Happy Math-ing.
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