I recently received a request to find algebra resources that could be used at the 6-8 grade level. This is a challenging request for me since I have not taught algebra and will not admit to how long it has been since I took Algebra (just think….a long time ago). Still, I would like to honor this request so I have researched and posted a number of general algebra resource portals that I researched and discovered below (in no particular order). I believe these resources could be used to teach Algebra at different grade levels (in addition to grades 6-8) and could be used to spiral, differentiate, and revisit algebraic skills. As a visual learner, I especially found the video sites helpful. Please use the comment link at the bottom of this post to share your algebra-related resources…together we are so much better (especially when it comes to math)!

1. Algebra Help – a collection of lessons, calculators, and worksheets created to assist students and teachers of algebra. The site includes dozens of lessons on key algebra topics, an equation calculator, and numerous worksheets.
2. Purplemath – this portal includes beginning, intermediate, and advanced algebra topics.

• HippoCampus Algebra – these algebra-related multimedia tutorials are simply outstanding. This is an absolutely wonderful site. I’m teaching myself algebra all over again!
• Khan Academy- 1000+ videos on YouTube covering everything from basic arithmetic and algebra to differential equations, physics, chemistry, biology and finance which have been recorded by Salman Khan. This is a fantastic resource for visual learners…a definite site to share with students (or parents) who are struggling with algebra homework. The video is not professional in appearance, but the content and explanations are excellent. It’s hard to believe that one person has created and posted all these videos! I have embedded a sample below:
• MathTV.com- this site also features 1,000 + of math and Algebra-related video tutorials. Register for a free account so you can save a playlist of videos that support lessons you are teaching. You can even select from a variety of presenters.
• Math.com – use the menu options on the left and the tabs across the top to select homework help and practice skills for pre-algebra and algebra topics
• Cut the Knot – this site features several interactive mathematics activities. 75 of which are algebraic
• Mr. Erskine’s Algebra Site – this site features a number of SMARTboard Notebook 10 files that can be used for teaching or reviewing Algebra. Please note: you must have the Notebook installed on your computer to view the files
• Algebasics – learn and watch various algebraic problems being solved as you watch these online tutorials
• algebrahelp.com – this site features a collection of lessons, calculators, and worksheets created to assist students and teachers of algebra
• GeoGebra – a dynamic mathematics (free) software for all levels of education that joins arithmetic, geometry, algebra and calculus. It offers multiple representations of objects in its graphics, algebra, and spreadsheet views that are all dynamically linked
• Coolmath Algebra -this site has a ton of really easy to follow lessons and examples that will help students, as well as material and information for those who teach Algebra