Mathematical Expression Teacher Resources

Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...

In this mathematical expressions worksheet, students write out the appropriate expressions for each equation. There are four fill-in's to complete.

In this fractions worksheet, students solve 2 word problems where they must use the correct order of operations to evaluate mathematical expressions which contain fractions. The expressions are provided. Students answer 1 word problem...

In this problem solving worksheet, students answer 3 word problems where they translate written information into mathematical expressions with positive and negative integers.

Collaborative learning groups match mathematical expressions with their verbal descriptions, then explain why they are a match. Cooperative small groups are an ideal atmosphere to approach the connection between the concrete verbal...

Express yourself! An engaging lesson includes a variety of activities that introduce expressions. Learners use everyday word expressions to convert to mathematical expressions before applying scoring options in football to write...

Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....

How do you write five less than a number as a mathematical expression? Show algebra learners how to read and write algebraic expressions by using variables with this introductory video. The first in a series, the video models how to...

Products, quotients, sums, and differences are the operations to know. A thorough lesson presentation explains how to analyze a verbal expression to create a mathematical expression. Explanations of terminology and order help learners...

Middle and high schoolers complete and solve 12 various types of problems. First, they express the output as a function of the input in each table. Then, pupils evaluate for the given variable when the value is as stated. In addition,...

Middle schoolers solve eight fill-in-the-blank problems where they use correct order of operations to evaluate each mathematical expression. An explanation of order of operations and two clear examples are provided.

It is up to the learner to find the amount of juice originally in a bottle, knowing what fraction of the juice is left, and the amount that has been consumed. The accompanying commentary provides a useful and detailed description of...

Investigate polynomial factoring patterns by finding a connection to volume. As learners build a three-dimensional solid from smaller solids, they convert the visual model to a mathematical expression. Their models represent the sum of...

Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.

In this mathematical expressions instructional activity, students figure out and write down 12 different mathematical expressions from the 5 cards shown on the table given on the instructional activity.

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...

This powerPoint is geared to summarize a teachers' lecture, with reminders and examples to instruct the students on the reasons and rules for simplifying mathematical expressions.

In this math instructional activity, students are given 17 mathematical expressions involving rational exponents and power functions to simplify.

Students examine the relationship between mathematical expressions. In this formula and stories instructional activity, students work in groups and find the relationship between the total number of baseball cards and the daily number of...

Recognize the relationship between verbal expressions and mathematical symbols. ESL students use symbols as manipulatives for mathematical expressions. They find synonyms for operation words and use their created word chart to complete...

Transitioning viewers from the number system with which they are so familiar, this video introduces the concept and application of binary numbers. Sal acknowledges that this system can be awkward and counter-intuitive at first, but he...

In this equations worksheet, learners explore mathematical expressions.  They solve algebraic equations with one variable and identify the domain and range.  This five-page worksheet contains detailed notes, examples, and 4 problems.

In this evaluating expressions learning exercise, students solve 2 problems where they must use the order of operations to evaluate mathematical expressions which contain fractions. A detailed explanation of the order of operations is...

Not only will your class practice solving addition, multiplication, and division word problems, but they also have the opportunity to try to put the mathematical expression into words. These skills will help your students with future...