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You'll definitely find value in a helpful video. Young mathematicians watch a YouTube video to learn about evaluating algebraic expressions for given values. The video goes through several examples, including both mathematical and real-world problems.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide the class an expression and have each learner evaluate it for a different value of the variable
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with order of operations
- Note that some of the values for substitution are negative integers, so knowledge of integer operations is necessary
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Highlights some common errors, such as the difference between 3w^2 and (3w)^2
- Explanations are easy to follow
Cons
- Viewers may find the video somewhat repetitive