A set of 11 teacher-prepared Learning Activity Packages (LAPs) in beginning algebra, these units cover sets, properties of operations, operations over real numbers, open expressions, solution sets of equations and inequalities, equations and inequalities with two variables, solution sets of equations with two variables, exponents, factoring and polynomials, functions, and equations and their applications. Each unit contains a rationale for the material; a list of behavioral objectives; a list of resources including texts (with reading assignments and problem sets specified), tape recordings, commercial games, filmstrips, and transparencies; a problem set for student self-evaluation; suggestions for advanced study; and references. (DT)