Algebra Worksheets

Practice key concepts in Algebra with targeted worksheets covering equations, expressions, and problem-solving for Grades 6–12.

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A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Algebra at Home

Algebra can feel abstract, but with the right approach it becomes a practical, confidence-building skill. Use the tips and examples below alongside our worksheets to create a smooth learning path at home or in class.

Start with Real-Life Examples

Connect ideas to everyday situations, then mirror them with practice problems:

  • Shopping: If apples cost $2 each and you buy x apples, what is the total? Worksheet example: Bananas cost $1.50 each. Write an expression for m bananas.
  • Cooking: A recipe needs 2 cups for 4 people. How many cups for y people? Worksheet example: A recipe uses 3 eggs for 6 servings. Write a formula for n servings.
  • Travel: At 60 km/h for t hours, how far do you go? Worksheet example: Distance = 80 × h. Write the expression for h hours.
  • Savings: Saving $5 per week for m weeks gives what total? Worksheet example: Save $12 per week for w weeks. Write the total.
  • Sports: 2 points per shot for n shots gives what total? Worksheet example: 4 runs per boundary for b boundaries. Write the total.

Break Down Core Ideas

  • Identify variables vs. constants
  • Distinguish expressions vs. equations
  • Practice basic operations on terms

Try: Simplify 3x + 5x

Try: Solve y − 7 = 12

Use Worksheets in a Sequence

  1. Simplifying Expressions — Example: 2a + 4b − a
  2. One-Step Equations — Example: x + 9 = 15
  3. Two-Step Equations — Example: 3y − 4 = 14
  4. Word Problems — Example: Taxi fare = 5 + 2 × km; find cost for 8 km

Problem-Solving Habits

  • Highlight key numbers and words
  • Translate words into algebra
  • Check by substitution
  • Sketch diagrams for geometry-style contexts

Try: A rectangle with length l and width w. Write the perimeter and evaluate for l = 10, w = 7.

Keep It Engaging

  • Short timed sets (“solve 5 in 5 minutes”)
  • Role reversal: student explains steps
  • “Math store” rewards after a set
  • Quick flashcard drills for facts and forms

Conclusion: Blend context, guidance, and practice. With steady, well-sequenced work, algebra becomes both understandable and useful.