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Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Simplifying Polynomial Expressions
Given verbal and symbolic representations of polynomial expressions, the student will simplify the expression.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Expression Evaluation With Powers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluate variable expressions using the order of operations including powers and grouping symbols
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Evaluate Expressions With Parentheses
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Expression Evaluation With Powers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the order of operations to evaluate powers in numerical and variable expressions
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 2
Sixth graders use substitution to find the values of equations and expressions they wrote using appropriate math symbols.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 1
Sixth graders use their knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations to write expressions and equations using appropriate math symbols.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Writing Algebraic Expressions
Write an algebraic expression that will symbolize several examples.
Other
Teachers Choice: Simplifying Expressions
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.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Radical Sign or Symbol
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.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols
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...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Applying the Laws of Exponents: Verbal/symbolic
Given verbal and symbolic descriptions of problems involving exponents, the student will simplify the expressions using the laws of exponents.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Translating Expressions
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The First Twelve Days of School
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Polynomial Expression Evaluation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Evaluating polynomial expressions
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Algebraic Expressions Millionaire
Fill in the correct mathematical expression in the word expression in this interactive game.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Numerical Expression Evaluation With Grouping Symbols
[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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra Representation
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Translate Expressions With Parentheses
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Numerical Expression Evaluation
[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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Symbolic Math Guide App
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.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Basic Topics: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: Colors
A short explanation of how we see color and what each of the primary and secondary colors symbolize.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Watch Out for Parentheses 1
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....
Purple Math
Purplemath: Translating Word Problems: Key Words
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....
Other
Jeff Miller: Earliest Uses of Symbols for Variables
This personal site explains how variables began and who were the first to use them.