I make some video lessons of the first 50
sections of the Saxon Algebra 1 (third edition) book. They can be found here
on YouTube.
These are some of the worksheets I have used
in the past (not Saxon related) and can be downloaded by right-clicking on the
links.
If you find any errors, please email me.
Signed Numbers |
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Worksheet |
Description |
Using blue and red tiles to represent signed numbers. |
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Like above, only colored (should print in color). |
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Using the number line to add signed numbers. |
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Subtraction of negative numbers = addition of opposite |
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Practice filling in the box with signed numbers. |
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Tile model for subtraction of signed numbers (colored). |
ORDER OF OPERATIONS |
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Worksheet |
Description |
Explanation and exercises on PEMDAS |
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More work with PEMDAS |
Solving Equations |
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Worksheet |
Description |
Introduces the idea of using a scale to represent a simple linear equation in one unknown. |
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Solving simple equations by inspection. |
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Using opposite operations to isolate the unknown. |
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Introduction to two-step equations using opposites. |
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Solving literal equations |
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Equations involving the distributive property. "Solve and Check" |
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Equations containing fractions. |
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Word problems and equations involving the distributive property. |
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Explanation and worksheet on direct variation |
THE DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY |
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Worksheet |
Description |
Worksheet on multiplication vs. addition: Difference between 3x + x and 3x·x |
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Exercises on multiplication vs. addition, including the distributive property and adding like terms. |
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Exercises on multiplication vs. addition, including the distributive property and adding like terms. |
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Exercises on multiplication vs. addition, including the distributive property and adding like terms. |
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Exercises on multiplication vs. addition, including the distributive property and adding like terms. |
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Exercises on multiplication vs. addition, including the distributive property and adding like terms. |
FRACTIONS |
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Worksheet |
Description |
Multiplying a whole number by a fraction whose denominator divides evenly. |
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Applying the Distributive Property with a fraction. |
Graphing |
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Worksheet |
Description |
The coordinate system: exercises in plotting points. |
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PowerPoint: animated solutions to some problems in Gr1 |
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Interpreting graphs |
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Finding an equation of a graph by looking for patterns. |
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Slope |
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Solve for y and then plot points to graph lines with given equations. |
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Plotting y-intercept and then using slope to find other points. |
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Writing equations of lines, given slope and y-intercept. |
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Using slope formula and finding equations of lines through two given points. |
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Practice writing equations from graphs by guessing patterns or using slope and y-intercept. |
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Writing equations of lines given a point and the slope. |
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More practice in graphing lines, using intercepts and slope. |
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Perpendicular lines. |
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Worksheet to follow a discussion of a practical problem. |
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Graph
Paper |
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One big graph to use as graph paper |
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Two wide graphs to use as graph paper |
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Six 12 by 12 graphs with axes to use as graph paper |
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Two big graphs with axes |
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Three big graphs with axes |
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Six graphs without axes to use as graph paper |
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Several short graphs to cut and paste |