Instructional Video

Evaluate Basic Algebraic Expressions (Example 2)

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Algebraic expressions have value; mathematicians just have to calculate it. An educational video describes how to evaluate algebraic expressions with a focus on linear and quadratic expressions with one or two variables. Pupils work through a set of four such examples with the narrator while watching the video.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners write problems for each other to solve
Classroom Considerations
  • Some examples require operations with negative numbers and with decimals
  • Note that there is also an Example 1 video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Shows all work in a orderly fashion
  • Thorough explanations of the steps are easy to understand
Cons
  • None
Common Core