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Curated OER

Writing Variable Expressions for Physical Models

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the concept of writing variable expressions by examining the similarities between expressions with numbers and expressions with variables. Emerging mathematicians determine rules for sequences and patterns before writing a rule...
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Curated OER

Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Develop understanding of algebraic expressions and equations by having your class define examples of each. The class discusses how parentheses affect the order of operations and learn how to solve for x. A variety of examples are used.
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Organization for Educational Technology & Curriculum

Introduction to Variables and Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Begin your next algebra unit with this introductory lesson on variables and algebraic expressions. This plan requires a SMART board and includes a SMART notebook file. The file contains a guiding question and two learning activities that...
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Curated OER

Representing Patterns & Evaluating Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Write algebraic expressions, determine patterns, and evaluate expressions in a real-world context. Learners engage in a series of collaborative activities to identify, model, and give variables for real-world patterns. They write...
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Texas Instruments

Variables and Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations by writing expressions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different values for each variable. They use the navigator to see how to solve equations.
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Curated OER

Exploring Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Examine parts of an expression in this algebra lesson. Ninth graders identify the properties of the coefficient and their behavior to the graph. They graph the equation on a TI to see their results.
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Curated OER

Radical Expressions

For Teachers 11th
In this radical expressions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 55 various types of problems. First, they find the function value in each expression. Then, students simplify, assuming that variables represent real numbers. In...
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EngageNY

Writing and Evaluating Expressions—Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 6th Standards
Let Y represent Yes to using an excellent resource. Pupils first learn to define variables using a complete description in the 19th part in a series of 36. They write expressions involving addition and subtraction in real-world contexts...
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EngageNY

Read Expressions in Which Letters Stand for Numbers III

For Teachers 6th Standards
Those key operation words sure come in handy. Groups continue their work with converting between different notations for algebraic expressions. They work in stations to write the symbolic form for given verbal phrases. This is the 17th...
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Code.org

Controlling Memory with Variables

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Not all variables are created equal. Discover how variables in computer science are different from variables in math class. Scholars learn to work with variables in computer programming by developing a mental model for how variables...
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Virginia Department of Education

Evaluating and Simplifying Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Discover how algebra tiles help evaluate expressions. Scholars learn to use algebra tiles to substitute values in for variables and evaluate expressions. The included worksheet contains a set of evaluation problems to assess individuals'...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Kitchen Floor Tiles

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
An interesting way to look at the kitchen floor is to count the number of tiles in the border. Fred starts with four white floor tiles and writes an expression for the number of tiles needed for the colored border. Algebra learners are...
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EngageNY

Equivalent Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Rational expressions are just fancy fractions! Pupils apply fractions concepts to rational expressions. They find equivalent expressions by simplifying rational expressions using factoring. They include limits to the domain of the...
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EngageNY

The Structure of Rational Expressions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Find out when rational expressions are closed. Pupils review adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with rational numbers to make the connections to operations with rational expressions. Using specific examples, learners notice...
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Kent State University

How Does that Work?

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....
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Curated OER

Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
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Curated OER

Order of Operations with Variable Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore grouping symbols to mathematical equations to discover the importance of the "order of operations." Learners compare the absence of commas in connected text to the absence of grouping symbols in mathematical...
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Curated OER

Simplifying Expressions (Addition and Subtraction)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders simplify algebraic expressions using addition and subtraction to combine like items and solve for the variable. They work with inverse operations to solve equations with guided practice. Everyone completes various...
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Curated OER

Patterns and Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Scholars will solve problems, create patterns, and write algebraic expressions. In addition, they will learn how to represent a number with a variable.
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Curated OER

How Simple Is Your Rational Expression?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...
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Curated OER

Graphing and Interpreting Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Graph linear equations using a table of values. Learners solve equations in two variables using standard form of an equation. They identify the relationship between x and y values.
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Curated OER

Worksheet #2: Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this algebraic expression worksheet, students evaluate algebraic expressions involving the addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of negative and positive integers. Students identify mathematical properties and find the...
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EngageNY

Algebraic Expressions—The Commutative and Associative Properties

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Who says math is boring? Turn dry concepts like properties and vocabulary into an interesting lesson! Examine the commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication using geometric reinforcement. Through collaboration,...
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Curated OER

Worksheet #4: Simplify Algebraic Expressions With Two Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebraic expression worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions and solve proportions, and write equations from story problems. Thirteen of the 49 problems are fill in the blank, and the remainder are multiple choice.

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