Lesson Plan

Replacing Letters with Numbers

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When did letters become the same as numbers? Scholars learn about substituting numbers for letters to evaluate algebraic expressions in the seventh part in a series of 36. The lesson focuses on expressions related to geometry, such as for area, perimeter, and volume.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use Post-It notes to represent substitution by placing numbers over the variables
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be aware of area, perimeter, and volume formulas for rectangles and prisms
  • Pupils need to understand the concept of square units
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