Pre-algebra videos for grades 6–7
Quick answer
This pre-algebra playlist for grades 6–7 (ages 11–13) covers variables, order of operations, like terms, the distributive property and solving equations, with lessons from Math Antics, Math with Mr. J, Khan Academy and FuseSchool. Use an A–B loop on one worked example, slow it to 0.75×, and repeat each step until it makes sense.
Videos in this playlist
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Algebra Basics: What Is Algebra? - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 2
Math Antics - Order Of OperationsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 3
The Distributive Property In ArithmeticmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 4
Algebra Basics: Solving Basic Equations Part 1 - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 5
Algebra Basics: Solving Basic Equations Part 2 - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 6
Algebra Basics: Solving 2-Step Equations - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 7
Algebra Basics: The Distributive Property - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 8
Math Antics - Intro To Exponents (aka Indices)mathanticsPlay from here Loop - 9
Algebra Basics: Inequalities In Algebra - Math AnticsmathanticsPlay from here Loop - 10
What are Variables? | An Intro to VariablesMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 11
Terms, Variables, Coefficients & Constants | Parts of an Algebraic ExpressionMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 12
Order of Operations: An Introductory Guide | PEMDAS | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 13
Order of Operations: A Step-By-Step Guide | PEMDAS | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 14
Solving One-Step Equations | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 15
Solving Two-Step Equations | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 16
Inequalities on a Number Line | Graphing and WritingMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 17
Solving One-Step Inequalities | Lesson + PracticeMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop - 18
What is a variable? | Introduction to algebra | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 19
Why aren't we using the multiplication sign? | Introduction to algebra | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 20
How to write expressions with variables | Introduction to algebra | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 21
Example: Evaluating expressions with 2 variables | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 22
Introduction to order of operations | Arithmetic properties | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 23
Order of operations: PEMDAS | Arithmetic properties | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 24
Combining like terms introduction | Introduction to algebra | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 25
How to combine like terms | Introduction to algebra | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 26
How to expand an expressions using the distributive property | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 27
How to solve equations of the form ax = b | Linear equations | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 28
Simple equations: examples solving a variety of forms | Linear equations | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 29
Example: two-step equations | Linear equations | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 30
Linear equation word problem | Linear equations | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 31
One-step inequality involving addition | Linear inequalities | Algebra I | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 32
Introduction to exponents | Pre-Algebra | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop - 33
Algebraic Notation - Introduction To Algebra | Algebra | Maths | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 34
Simplifying Expressions | Algebra | Maths | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 35
Substitution | Algebra | Maths | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 36
Expanding Single Brackets | Algebra | Maths | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 37
Solving Simple Equations Using Inspection | Algebra | Maths | FuseSchoolFuseSchool - Global EducationPlay from here Loop - 38
Reasoning with tape diagrams to solve equations | 7th grade math (IM® v.360 aligned) | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
How does an A–B loop help with a worked algebra example?
Set A where the teacher writes the equation and B where the answer is checked. That one example then replays on its own, so a student can watch each move, such as subtracting from both sides, as many times as needed before trying a similar problem on paper.
Why slow math videos down to 0.75×?
Teachers in these videos often move quickly between steps. At 0.75× the voice still sounds natural, but there is more time to copy each line, notice which number moves where, and pause before the next step instead of rewinding over and over.
Frequently asked questions
What does pre-algebra cover?
Pre-algebra usually covers order of operations, variables and expressions, combining like terms, the distributive property, exponents, and solving one-step and two-step equations and inequalities. This playlist introduces each of those, roughly in that order.
Can I save several examples from one long lesson?
Yes. Save an A–B section for each example and it is stored on the number keys 1–9, so a student can jump straight to example two or three without scrubbing through the whole lesson again.
Are these videos from official channels?
Yes. Every video comes from the official Math Antics, Math with Mr. J, Khan Academy or FuseSchool channel. Videos play in YouTube’s player, so YouTube may show ads.