21st Century Lessons
Writing Algebraic Expressions
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Lesson Overview (1 of 3)
Lesson Objective Lesson Objective: Students will be able write and read
algebraic and written expressions containing grouping
symbols and less than, greater than etc.
Student Friendly Objective:
Students will be able to write written expressions and
algebraic expressions using ‘grouping symbols’ and ‘less than’,
‘greater than’ among others.
Lesson Description This lesson is designed to be implemented following the
previous lesson in this unit. This is the second day where
students will continue their learning in translating written
expression and write algebraic expressions. This lesson
focuses more how to translate grouping symbols and ‘less
than’ in expressions. The class work is designed to really
push the students’ thinking. The next lesson will consist of
evaluating algebraic expressions, which will culminate the
first fours lessons in this unit.
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Lesson Overview (2 of 3)
Lesson Vocabulary Algebraic Expression: an expression containing at least one variable.
Numerical Expression: an expression containing one or more numbers and
operations.
Written Expression: an expression written with words.
Variable: any letter in the alphabet or symbol that represents a quantity.
Materials Copies of class work assignment, exit slip, and the homework.
Scaffolding There are several opportunities throughout the lesson to give student
support. Throughout the launch/explore and in the class work assignment,
support is available to show more details in the lesson if needed. For
example, the list of the order of operations can easily be shown for more
visual learners. Also, proper proof for the class work assignment is also
available at the teacher’s discretion. This will benefit students who are more
visual learners and English Language Learners.
Enrichment During the class work assignment, teachers have the opportunity to assign a
set of rigorous problems for students who may require the extra challenge.
Online Resources Tutorial (this video is long, but covers all important content. The last section
for Absent will be coved later in the unit.)
Students http://www.schooltube.com/video/167d4fecea6d4c11b4f5/
Practice: Game- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
http://www.math-play.com/Algebraic-Expressions-Millionaire/algebraic-
expressions-millionaire.html
Practice: Flashcards
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-301677
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Lesson Overview (3 of 3)
Common Core 6.EE.2 Write , read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for
State Standard numbers.
6.EE.2a Write expressions that record operations with numbers and with
letters standing for numbers.
6.EE.2.b Identify parts of an expression using mathematical terms (sum,
term, product, factor, quotient, coefficient); view one or more parts of an
expression as a single entity.
Before and After This lesson is the fourth lesson in the unit. This lesson should be presented
following the previous lesson. This lesson is designed implement more
challenging and complex problems involving writing algebraic expressions
and written expressions. This will give students a sound foundation when
asked to evaluate expressions which is part of this unit. The next lesson
will continue to build of the lessons in this unit and will lead into evaluating
algebraic expressions by substitution.
Topic Background The link below gives a small background on the history of Algebra. This is
also a great opportunity to connect topics covered in social studies with
mathematics.
http://www.ehow.com/video_4977241_who-invented-algebra.html
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Warm Up
OBJECTIVE: SWBAT write algebraic expressions using grouping symbols and the
phrase less than. As well as write written expressions from algebraic expressions.
Language Objective: SWBAT speak with a partner about translations between algebra
and English.
1) Sally made 20 more shots than Kevin, k. Write an algebraic
expression to represent how many shots Sally made.
k+20
2) Damon bought a bin of 68 sour candies. He ate c candies. Write
an algebraic expression to represent how many
candies Damon has left.
68 – c
3) What were the key words that helped you write the algebraic
expressions for the problems above?
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Agenda:
OBJECTIVE: SWBAT write algebraic expressions using grouping symbols and the
phrase less than. As well as write written expressions from algebraic expressions.
Language Objective: SWBT to translate the meaning ‘sum of’ and ‘difference of’ into
algebraic expressions.
Individual
1) Warm Up Enhanced Math- Whole Class
Individual
2) Launch Enhanced Math- Whole Class
Enhanced Math Part 1- Whole Class
3) Explore 1 Enhanced Math Part 1- Whole Class
Enhanced Math Part 2- Whole Class
4) Explore 2 Class Work- Partners
Enhanced Math Part 2- Whole Class
5) Practice Class Work- Partners
Exit Slip- Individual
6) Assessment Exit Slip- Individual
Agenda
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Launch- Enhanced Mathematics
Pick a number, add two, multiply by five.
Let’s get a few volunteers.
What number did you pick? What was your
result?
What did you do first? What did you do second?
Now everyone, let’s use the same number 18.
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Explore- Enhanced Math: Part 1
Pick a number, add two , multiply by five.
What was everyone’s result using 18?
Great! Everyone’s response is 100. This is my
numerical expression using the number 18.
18 + 2 5
Turn and talk: Is the magician’s expression correct?
Explain your reasoning.
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Explore- Enhanced Math: Part 1
Turn and talk: Is this expression correct?
18 + 2 5
No! What do we need to do in order to make
Hint
this expression equal 100?
Hint
Numerical
Expression. (18 + 2) 5
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Explore- Enhanced Math: Part 1
Pick a number, add two, multiply by five.
Numerical
Expression (18 + 2) 5
If 10 is picked
(10 + 2) 5
If 1 is picked
(1+ 2) 5
Our goal is to write this as an Algebraic Expression.
( x + 2) 5
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Explore- Enhanced Math: Part 1
Algebraic Expression ( x + 2) 5
Our next goal is to write this as an
Let’s break it down into 2 parts.
How do you think we should write ( x + 2) as a written
expression? The word sum
The sum of a number and two. prompts you to add
first.
Next we combine the two parts.
The sum of a number and two, times five.
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Explore- Enhanced Math: Part 1
OBJECTIVE ALERT
Algebraic Expression
( x + 2) 5 The sum of a number and two, times five.
Practice problems
Ex. 1 Write a for
( x + 4) 10
The sum of a number and four, divided by ten
Ex. 2 Write an algebraic expression for
Four times the difference of a number and six
4 ( x − 6) or 4( x − 6)
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Explore –Enhanced Math: Part 2
Mr. Suave knows 30 fewer math tricks than his friend.
Here is the showing the
number of tricks he knows.
30 less than x
Here are 2 possible Algebraic Expressions.
a) x − 30 b) 30 − x
Which is correct?
Lets go back to our basics to figure it out…
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Explore –Enhanced Math: Part 2
1. What is 30 less than 50? 20
50 - 30
What did you do to get
your answer?
2. What is 30 less than 72? 42
72 - 30
3. What is 30 less than 56? 26
56 - 30 Turn and Talk: When you see
4. What is 30 less than x? “less than” in a written
x - 30 expression, what is
important?
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Explore –Enhanced Math: Part 2
Marvin knows 30 fewer math tricks than his friend.
Here is the written expression showing the
number of tricks Marvin knows.
30 less than x
Here are 2 possible Algebraic Expressions.
a) x − 30 b) 30 − x
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Practice- Class Work
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each. Let’s do the first one together.
a) five less than three times a number b) eight less than the quotient of a number
and two
c) nine times the sum of a number and fifteen d) The sum of twice a number and seven
e) one plus the product of a number and five f) A number less than twenty five
g) The sum of half a number and four h) seven less than a third of the sum of a
number and two
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
a) 10 − h b) (d + 9) 10
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Practice- Class Work
Name__________________ Date____________
Class work lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each. Let’s do the first one together.
a) five less than three times a number b) eight less than the quotient of a number
and two
3n − 5
c) nine times the sum of a number and fifteen d) The sum of twice a number and seven
Important!!!!
e) one plus the product of a number and five f) A number less than twenty five
Identify the
operation(s) by
g) The sum of half a number and four h) seven less than a third of the sum
underlining key of a
number and two words.
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
a) 10 − h b) (d + 9) 10
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Practice- Class Work Summary
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each.
b) Eight less than the quotient of a number and two
a) Five less than three times a number b) Eight less than the quotient of a number
c) Nine times the sum of a number and fifteen
and two d) The sum of twice a number and seven
c) Nine times the sum of a number and fifteen d) The sum of twice a number and seven
e) One plus the product of a number and five
f) A number less than twenty five
e) One plus the product of a number and five f) A number less than twenty five
h) Seven less than a third of the sum of a number and two
g) The sum of half a number and four
g) The sum of half a number and four h) Seven less than a third of the sum of a
number and two
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
a) 10 − h b) (d + 9) 10
c) 7(n + 13) d) 2 x + 12
c
e)
10 f) 2 (n − 13)
g) g (10 − h)
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Practice- Class Work Summary
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each.
c) Nine times the sum of a number and fifteen
9 (n + 15)
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Practice- Class Work Summary
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each.
d) The sum of twice a number and seven
2n + 7
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Practice- Class Work Summary
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each.
e) One plus the product of a number and five
1 + 5n
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Practice- Class Work Summary
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each.
f) A number less than twenty five
25 − n
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Practice- Class Work Summary
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each.
g) The sum of half a number and four
1
n +4
2
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Practice- Class Work Summary
Name__________________ Date____________
Class Work Lesson 4
1) Directions: Write an algebraic expression for each.
h) Seven less than a third of the sum of a number and two
1
(n + 2) − 7
3
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Practice- Class Work Summary
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
a) 10 − h
• Ten minus a number
• A number less than ten
• Ten subtracted by a number Click to Return
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Practice- Class Work Summary
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
b) (d + 9) 10
• The sum of a number and nine, times ten
• The sum of a number and nine multiplied by ten
• Ten times the sum of a number and nine
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Practice- Class Work Summary
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
c) 7(n + 13)
• Seven times the sum of a number and thirteen
• Seven multiplied by the sum of a number and thirteen
• The sum of a number and thirteen, times seven
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Practice- Class Work Summary
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
d) 2 x + 12
• Two times a number plus twelve
• Twice a number plus twelve
• Twelve more than two times a number
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Practice- Class Work Summary
2) Directions: Write two written expression for each. Use the key vocabulary.
c
e)
10
• A number divided by 10
• The quotient of a number and 10
• One-tenth of a number Click to Return
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