Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A sse.b.3.a and a sse.a.2: Cubic Identity
This task presents a challenging exercise in both algebraic manipulations and seeing structure in algebraic expressions. Aligns with A-SSE.B.3.a and A-SSE.A.2.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Definition of Variable
Write algebraic expressions and equations using variables.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Translate Expressions With Parentheses
Practice changing expressions from words to math. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Words That Describe Patterns
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write and evaluate variable expressions to solve real-world problems.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Did You Say?
Students will learn about translating between verbal and algebraic expressions via game play and possibly working on an interactive web site. The four steps to explicit instruction (I do, we do, y'all do, and you do) are labeled in the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Words to Expressions 1
This problem allows students to see words that can describe the expression from part (c) of "5.OA Watch out for Parentheses." Additionally, the words (add, sum) and (product, multiply) are all strategically used so that the student can...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Algebra Tiles
This resource is about factoring linear and quadratic expressions in one variable, evaluating them at a given value of the variable, multiplying factors to find the expanded form of the expression, and solving linear and quadratic...
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: Operations and Algebraic Thinking 5.oa.1 Worksheets
Teachers can assess students' knowledge of writing and interpreting numerical expressions with these printable worksheets. You can even create your own worksheet or flashcards.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Rational Exponents
An online tutorial which teaches you how to rewrite a rational exponent in radical notation, simplify an expression that contains a rational exponent, and use rational exponents to simplify a radical expression. Works through example...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Definition of Variable
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write algebraic expressions and equations using variables.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Translating Expressions
This resource discusses translating verbal expressions to variable expressions. It explains how to look for key words, then gives an example of the process in great detail.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Words for Operations
The table presented includes common words and phrases used in mathematics along with their algebraic form. This table is helpful for translating word problems into equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Inequality Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write inequalities represented by a graph and graph inequalities on a number line.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Writing Expressions the Right Way!
Writing expressions paves the path to writing and solving equations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Writing Numerical Inequalities
Practice writing inequalities to describe real-world situations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Video Game Scores
Standard 5.OA.2 asks learners to "Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them." This task asks students to exercise both of these complementary skills,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Properties Involving Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write repeated products in exponential form and simplify expressions involving exponents.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Families of Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to express families of linear equations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Sentences as Single Variable Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write sentences as single variable equations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Translate Expressions With Parentheses
Activity provides questions that test understanding of how to translate expressions with parentheses. Immediate feedback is given and hints or a video are available if needed.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: A Beginning Look at Basic Algebra
Twelve lessons are provided as an introduction to basic algebra. Each covers the topic clearly, providing examples with explanations as well as practice problems and their solutions for the user. Topics highlighted here include: solving...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words
Use this lesson to get a clear explanation of how to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Included is a table for common phrases and their mathematical symbols. Use the examples as guides for working on your own problems....
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Math Circles: Exponents [Pdf]
This worksheet provides exercises in writing expressions in exponential form, multiplying and dividing powers, and working with zero and negative exponents. A series of challenging word problems are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Addition and Subtraction Phrases as Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write addition and subtraction verbal phrases as single variable equations.