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Translating Between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions
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...
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Solving Algebraic Equations: Algebra/Geometry Institute
Students solve problems using PEMDAS. In this algebraic equations lesson plan, students evaluate expressions using real number properties. They play "Math Jeopardy" to reinforce the order of operations.
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Exploring Expressions
Examine parts of an expression in this algebra lesson plan. Ninth graders identify the properties of the coefficient and their behavior to the graph. They graph the equation on a TI to see their results.
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Simple Inequalities
Students solve inequalities. For this inequalities lesson, students evaluate simple inequalities. They examine vocabulary words. Students participate in breath holding activities and write inequalities to represent the activity. In...
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Order of Operations with Variable Expressions
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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Evaluating Variable Expressions
In this variable expressions worksheet, students evaluate expressions for given terms. Each of the ten expressions contain three variables. Students substitute a given value for the variable and solve the equation.
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Evaluating Functions
Functions as inputs for other functions? After reviewing function notation and how to input values to evaluate functions, class members input functions into functions, essentially determining the composition of functions.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Evaluating Functions Graphically and Algebraically
High schoolers evaluate functions graphically and algebraically. After completing that step, they write a statement describing the input and output.
Inside Mathematics
How Old Are They?
Here is a (great) lesson on using parentheses! The task requires the expression of ages using algebraic expressions, including the distributive property. Pupils use their expressions to determine the individual ages.
Math Solutions
Dr. Seuss Comes to Middle School Math Class
If you think Dr. Seuss has no place in a math classroom, then take a look at this resource. Based on the classic children's book Green Eggs and Ham, this sequence of activities engages children learning to model real-world contexts with...
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Expressions and Equations
Variables may be unknown, but expressions and equations are easy to understand. Pupils learn to write, evaluate, and simplify numeric and algebraic expressions. They also investigate how to write and solve simple equations and...
University of California
Student Workbook: Algebra and Functions
A smorgasbord of functions, this packet has the basics required for your learners to be successful in the land of early algebra. The packet includes solving equations, graphing, evaluating, simplifying and basically everything else in...
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions (A)
In this evaluating algebraic expressions practice worksheet, students evaluate and solve the 11 algebraic expressions on this sheet.
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Quick Quiz: Evaluate Variable Expressions
In this evaluating variable expressions worksheet, students complete an 8 question quiz, evaluating variable expressions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Equations and Expressions
Learners demonstrate their knowledge pictorially, concretely, and abstractly in this unit meant to last three hours over three days. Using hands-on activities, manipulatives, real-world applications, and problem solving, learners write...
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Review of Algebraic and Numeric Expressions
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders follow the order of operations to evaluate numeric and algebraic expressions and use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions. The two page worksheet contains twenty-six...
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Variables and Expressions
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...
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Expressions and Formulas
For this expressions and formulas worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include various types of expressions. First, they use the order of operations to evaluate each expression. Then, students evaluate...
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Evaluating Expressions
In this evaluating expressions activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include evaluating various forms of expressions. First, they evaluate the equations for the given values of x in each of the 4 boxes. Then, students...
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Basic Algebra and Graphing for Electric Circuits
In this electronics worksheet, students evaluate mathematical expressions to complete 16 short answer and problem solving questions.
Noyce Foundation
Toy Trains
Scholars identify and continue the numerical pattern for the number of wheels on a train. Using the established pattern and its inverse, they determine whether a number of wheels is possible. Pupils finish by developing an algebraic...
Virginia Department of Education
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Future mathematicians learn about arithmetic and geometric sequences, as well as common ratios and differences as they complete a worksheet matching sequences with the algebraic expressions that represent them.
CK-12 Foundation
Patterns and Expressions: Cookie Jars
It's okay to get caught with your hand in a virtual cookie jar. Pupils use an interactive to drag cookies from two cookie jars onto a plate. They investigate how an expression representing the number of remaining cookies changes as users...
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SOL Mini-Challenge: Expressions and Operations
In this algebra worksheet, students read and solve 20 different algebraic expressions. Students are asked to determine which of the options available is equivalent to the expression in the question.