Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given verbal and symbolic representations of polynomial expressions, the student will simplify the expression.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Expression Evaluation With Powers

For Students 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluate variable expressions using the order of operations including powers and grouping symbols
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Evaluate Expressions With Parentheses

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Solve multi-step expressions with parentheses. Place parentheses in an expression to make the expression equivalent to a given number. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Expression Evaluation With Powers

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the order of operations to evaluate powers in numerical and variable expressions
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 2

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders use substitution to find the values of equations and expressions they wrote using appropriate math symbols.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 1

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders use their knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations to write expressions and equations using appropriate math symbols.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Writing Algebraic Expressions

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
Write an algebraic expression that will symbolize several examples.
Activity
Other

Teachers Choice: Simplifying Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about simplifying algebraic expressions at this complete "how to" website. Detailed descriptions with examples and a downloadable file that let's you practice your skills.
Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Radical Sign or Symbol

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about radical signs or symbols with this resource which offers detailed explanations and multiple examples. Subjects covered include bar length and radical expressions. Links to related topics.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Applying the Laws of Exponents: Verbal/symbolic

For Students 9th - 10th
Given verbal and symbolic descriptions of problems involving exponents, the student will simplify the expressions using the laws of exponents.
Activity
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Translating Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource discusses translating verbal expressions to variable expressions. It explains how to look for key words, then gives an example of the process in great detail.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The First Twelve Days of School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn to organize data, look for patterns, and solve problems. They will count the number of "coins" in a variation of The Twelve Days of Christmas song. They will also generalize the patterns through symbolic expressions.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Polynomial Expression Evaluation

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluating polynomial expressions
Interactive
Doina Popovici

Math Play: Algebraic Expressions Millionaire

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Fill in the correct mathematical expression in the word expression in this interactive game.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Numerical Expression Evaluation With Grouping Symbols

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions with parentheses and powers. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra Representation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students will get help translating sentences into algebraic expressions. A practice page is included, and the teacher resource page includes guidelines for a Bingo game.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Practice: Translate Expressions With Parentheses

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Activity provides questions that test understanding of how to translate expressions with parentheses. Immediate feedback is given and hints or a video are available if needed.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Numerical Expression Evaluation

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use the order of operations to verify that solutions to numerical equations are correct. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Symbolic Math Guide App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This App helps students learn and practice problem-solving strategies by providing transformations for various types of computational problems. Simplify expressions solving equations, compute derivatives, and more.
Website
NumberNut

Number Nut: Basic Topics: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: Colors

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short explanation of how we see color and what each of the primary and secondary colors symbolize.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Watch Out for Parentheses 1

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
This problem asks the student to evaluate six numerical expressions that contain the same integers and operations yet have different results due to the placement of parentheses. It helps students see the purpose of using parentheses....
Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this lesson to get a clear explanation of how to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Included is a table for common phrases and their mathematical symbols. Use the examples as guides for working on your own problems....
Handout
Other

Jeff Miller: Earliest Uses of Symbols for Variables

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site explains how variables began and who were the first to use them.