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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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Worksheet
Curated OER

One Variable Word Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
Here is a one-variable word problems worksheet in which learners complete word problems dealing with all four operations and one variable. They complete a total of 18 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Variable Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete one and two digit number word problems containing variables. They complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Extension: Using Variables and Expressions

For Students 6th - 7th
Here is a variables and extensions worksheet in which learners create variable tables to solve a set of seven problems, then discuss which businesses described in the problems they would like to start.
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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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learners study the illustrated images and then write a multiplication expressions for each set of pictures.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real Life Situations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils investigate different equations and think critically how they could represent a real-life situation. They should write a word problem to coincide with the given equations. The lesson requires students to use critical thinking skills.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Write an Expression

For Students 4th - 6th
Here is a writing expressions worksheet in which learners write an expression to solve a set of 6 word problems; all problems relate to money.
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Curated OER

Practice Writing Expressions

For Students 6th - 7th
Students write expressions. 
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Curated OER

Leveled Problem Solving: Writing Expressions

For Students 6th - 7th
For this writing expressions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Expressions with Parentheses

For Students 6th - 7th
For this expression worksheet, students solve a total of 6 problems involving order of operations and which one should be performed 1st and 2nd. Students also write expressions and their values.
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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anno's Magic Seeds

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Read a tale for your class as they unravel patterns presented in the story using manipulatives. Pause to allow time for discussion and explanation of solutions throughout the story. They write equations or expressions with order of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Setting Up Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this setting up equations worksheet, students set up equations with variables for the word problems given. Students complete 16 problems total.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Regents Exam Questions A.A.2: Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this writing expressions worksheet, students solve 2 multiple choice questions. Students write an equation given a sentence and write a sentence given an equation.
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Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Gym [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This task challenges students to use rules to calculate and compare the cost of memberships.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3: Writing Algebraic Expressions and Equations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of writing algebraic expressions and equations. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Writing Algebraic Expressions and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of writing algebraic expressions and equations. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...
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Other

Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System: Using Expressions and Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This instructional activity provides young scholars with opportunities to practice writing equivalent equations and expressions for finding perimeter and patterns on a calendar. It also gives extension and remediation ideas as well as...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Algebraic Expressions to Represent Geometric Polygon Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
Given numerical and/or geometric patterns that represent geometric properties of polygons, the student will develop algebraic expressions that represent the geometric properties.
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eBook
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Writing Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
Get independent practice writing algebraic expressions. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Expression Evaluation With Mixed Numbers

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluate numerical expressions with mixed numbers by renaming multiple fractions with a common denominator.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ee Ticket to Ride

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson, 7th graders rewrite an expression to help determine a solution.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ee Writing Expressions

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson, 7th graders determine the expression using properties of operations.