Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Words to Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders translate word sentences to algebraic expressions. In groups of three, 7th graders determine the number of times their heart beats in fifteen seconds. Using this data, they calculate the heartbeats per minute, in five...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Expressions

For Students 5th - 7th
In this algebraic expressions worksheet, students translate given phrases into algebraic expressions. Answers are included on page 2.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5 problems on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students translate between verbal and algebraic expressions. After folding paper into four sections (multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction), students list code words under the appropriate section title. Next, they...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving Model

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Variables and Expressions

For Students 9th
In this variables and expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 19 different problems that include translating various expressions. First, they write a verbal expression for each algebraic expression. Then, students write an...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Translate and Evaluate

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Translate, evaluate, educate. Discover how to translate and evaluate expressions. Young mathematicians first review words and phrases that indicate operations and learn to write algebraic expressions from verbal descriptions....
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Translate and Evaluate

For Teachers 7th
Hopefully nothing gets lost in translation. Pupils translate between verbal phrases and algebraic expressions. They then use candy to determine what values to substitute into the expressions.
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Expressions Involving Variables

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice translating verbal expressions into algebraic expressions. In this introductory algebra lesson, 6th graders practice writing written/verbal sentences into algebraic expressions and vice versa. Students also review...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Verbal Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph linear equations after they rewrite the equation using algebra. They relate math to the real world.
Interactive
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Expressions from Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
For this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite sentences into algebraic equations using variables and solve for the unknown. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translate Word Phrases and Sentences into Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problems

For Students 9th
In this algebra activity, 9th graders rewrite word problems into algebraic sentences. They define sum, difference, quotient and factors. There are 5 word problems with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this linear equations worksheet, learners solve six linear equations and check their work. Then they translate the next 4 problems into an equation and solve those too. Students first combine like terms when necessary and then solve...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra: Co-ordinates

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students use Cartesian coordinates. In this graphing lesson students use simple formulae, interpret coordinates, and create graphical representations. They express their work algebraically.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Equations and Systems of Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice using algebra to be applied to real world situational problems. The key concepts of translation of language to algebraic expressions is covered. They also look in depth at relationships between different quantities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rules of Exponents

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners simplify problems using the rules of exponents and practice translating word sentences to algebraic expressions. Through a teacher led lecture and demonstration of exponent rules, students take notes and observe how to simply...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Introduction To Solving And Graphing Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners graph inequalities and solve the equations. In this algebra lesson, students graph their solutions on a number line and create an inequality for a word problem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Absolute Value Inequalities

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Start this activity with a brief description of how to solve absolute value inequalities. A space is provided to help classify the inequalities into types (greater than, less than, or equal to) and for learners to show how to graph their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Describing Patterns

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate repeating and growing patterns. Models, graphs and words are used to describe, extend and represent patterns. Students use evidence from models and graphs to support the identification of patterns.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Basic Properties to Solve Problems in Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners identify and define the rules of properties of real numbers. They rewrite each of the problems listed using the commutative or associative properties. Pupils apply problem solving strategies to clarify situations in a table...
Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
Activity
Other

Traduciendo Expresiones Algebraicas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In Spanish. An overview of translating sentences into algebraic expressions. Begins with the basics of words relating to operations, and expressions with one variable. Many example problems available for students.
Graphic
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Words for Operations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.