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Illustrative Mathematics

Watch out for Parentheses

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Order of Operations with Variable Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore grouping symbols to mathematical equations to discover the importance of the "order of operations." Learners compare the absence of commas in connected text to the absence of grouping symbols in mathematical...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Write and Solve Equations

For Students 6th - 7th
Here is a problem solving worksheet in which learners read six story problems. They write an equation and then solve the problem. Basic addition and subtraction will be used.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Common Factors and Factorising

For Students 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers read through four examples that demonstrate factorisation. They work through five practice problems. Finally, pupils complete 31 factorisation questions. The worksheet is graded at the bottom. Note: The British spelling...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Evaluate Expressions-Order of Operations

For Students 4th - 6th
In this order of operations pre-algebra learning exercise, students evaluate a set of 24 given expressions. An answer key is included on page 2; students are given space to show their work.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Integers

For Students 6th - 9th
In this integers worksheet, students find the sum or difference of 30 problems. Students evaluate 6 expressions and substitute values for variables in 3 problems.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Evaluating Algebraic Expression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive game is similar to Concentration. Students must evaluate the expression in the puzzle for the given value and match it with the correct answer.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Variables and Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of evaluating expressions with variables. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Variables, Expressions and Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of variables, expressions and properties. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Order of Operations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a lesson, practice exercises, and teacher resources for teaching order of operations and evaluating expressions.
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Unit Plan
Math.com

Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Evaluating Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn how to evaluate algebraic expressions in this mathematics resource. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the math concepts are included.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Number Power!

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students explore patterns and rules in dealing with exponents and logarithms. They evaluate expressions with exponents and logarithms and display them in various notations. They will use their calculators to discover...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Number Crunching! Number Munching!

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students comprehend the order of operations and apply this understanding to simplify and evaluate expressions. They also learn to represent problems that involve variable quantities with expressions and use the...
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Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Evaluating Cubes

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This site investigates cube numbers. Games and exercises are provided to practice the skill.
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Activity
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Evaluating Exponents of Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This site explains how to evaluate exponents of positive and negative numbers. The site provides games and exercises to practice the skill.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Factors and Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students show comprehension of basic arithmetic skills. The online test assesses scholars on factors and fractions. Topics include simplifying fractions, finding the greatest common factor, and evaluating expressions.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Video Game Scores

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Standard 5.OA.2 asks students 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,...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Watch Out for Parentheses

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
This problem asks the student to evaluate three numerical expressions that contain the same integers yet have differing results due to placement of parentheses. Aligns with 6.EE.A.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Substitute Whole Numbers Into Expressions

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Students learn about the concept of evaluating expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Substitute Whole Numbers Into Expressions With Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about the concept of evaluating expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Substitute Integers Into Expressions With Exponents

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn about the concept of evaluating expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Substitute Any Value Into an Expression

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn about the concept of evaluating expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Algebra Expressions With Fraction Bars

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn to apply the order of operations to evaluate algebraic expressions that contain fraction bars. Students can watch a video tutorial,...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Algebra Expressions With Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the value of algebraic expressions that contain exponents. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt...