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Linear and Nonlinear Expressions in x Lesson PlanLinear and Nonlinear Expressions in x Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
8th
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Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2015
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Linear and Nonlinear Expressions in x

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Linear or not linear — that is the question. The lesson plan has class members translate descriptions into algebraic expressions. They take the written expressions and determine whether they are linear or nonlinear based upon the definitions presented in the instructional activity. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

algebraic expressions, linear, linear relationships, writing expressions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Give groups cards with linear and non-linear expressions written on them and ask learners to sort the cards any way they want and explain their choices
  • Have individuals underline the individual terms in the expression and circle the coefficients

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should have a basic knowledge about the differences of expressions and equations
  • The resource is the second in a series of 33

Pros

  • Scaffolding provides descriptions of vocabulary
  • Closes with a lesson summary of the important concepts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.a 8.EE.C.7.b MP3

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