FAST Success Kit: Linear Equations

Teacher Guide

5-10 minute lesson plan

Learning objectives
Common misconceptions
Step-by-step lesson
IXL skill recommendations

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Concept Worksheet

Visual learning + guided practice

Multi-step equation strategies
Variables on both sides
Special cases explained
Guided practice problems

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Practice Worksheet

Independent practice problems

Multi-step equations
Variables on both sides
Special case identification
Real-world applications

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FAST Practice Quiz

Test-format questions

Multiple choice questions
Multi-select questions
Mirrors actual FAST format
6 assessment questions

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Parent Activity

10-minute home activities

Balance scale model
Real-world equation solving
Conversation starters
Spanish summary included

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Answer Keys

Teacher use only

All worksheet answers
Quiz answer explanations
Scoring guide
Intervention suggestions

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About This Kit

This FAST Success Kit is designed to help Grade 8 students master solving linear equations before taking the Florida FAST assessment. All content is aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards and fact-checked for accuracy.

Standards Covered:

MA.8.AR.2.1 - Solve multi-step linear equations in one variable, with rational number coefficients. Include equations with variables on both sides.
MA.8.AR.2.2 - Solve two-step linear inequalities in one variable and represent solutions algebraically and graphically.

Key Concepts: Multi-step equations, combining like terms, distributive property, variables on both sides, special cases (no solution, infinite solutions), equation verification