Where would the math world be without the distributive property? Young scholars learn to apply the distributive property as they view a video tutorial. The instructor begins with an explanation of the property and then completes several...

Algebraic vocabulary and notation sometimes seem like a foreign language. A video tutorial breaks down the vocabulary and notation into easy-to-understand chunks. The narrator writes the notation with symbols, in words, and verbalizes...

Turning words into numbers and symbols sounds like the art of writing an algebraic expression. Young scholars first observe a lesson presentation outlining strategies for writing expressions. They then use one of the included worksheets...

The process of distributing is pretty much like it sounds. A video tutorial demonstrates distributing a constant to a binomial with multiplication. Learners observe as the instructor completes four examples with both positive and...

Evaluate an expression or solve an equation—two very different tasks! A video tutorial begins by defining an expression and an equation and then discusses the similarities and differences between the two. The instructor also demonstrates...

The structure of an expression is a descriptive feature. Learners build a solid understanding of quadratic functions using an analysis of expressions in different forms. The seventh module in a series of nine includes 12 lessons...

Budding poets brainstorm ideas for writing a free-verse poem. Once their topic has been established, writers list expressive words and phrases they can use to evoke emotion and paint a picture in the mind's eye. 

Groups create dances to showcase one phrase from a free-verse poem. Scholars reflect on their learning experience using an assessment in which class members respond to questions and share their feelings with their peers. 

After a brain dance to warm up gross motor skills, small groups create and present a dance that showcases the free-verse poem "Sparklers" by Mark Vinz. The lesson closes with a progress monitoring system designed to assess comprehension...

Introduce the importance of prosody with a lesson that spotlights the free-verse poem "Sparklers" by Mark Vinz. Poetry enthusiasts begin with a discussion about using feeling and expression. They then take part in a vocal exercise that...

Algebra makes the world go round; well, not really, but it does make problems easier. An informative YouTube video shows how to write algebraic expressions. Contexts include both mathematical and real-world problems, such as perimeter,...

Take away any hesitation about using a great resource. Young mathematicians watch a YouTube video that covers how to add and subtract linear expressions. Thankfully, it first explains what algebraic linear expressions are to build base...

Your classes will be cashing in on this lesson! A well-designed lesson describes the steps of solving for the number of two different coin types given specific information. Although some may write equations using two variables, the...

Variables are the name of the game. The video instructor explains the importance of defining a variable and then models how to write an expression. He reviews three different problem scenarios and then builds expressions to model each...

Expressing words as numbers and symbols ... that is the task at hand. Given a contextual situation, it is often necessary to rewrite the information as expressions. The video demonstration shows two examples of this concept and gives...

Subway orders are the same in every language, right? An inquiry-based lesson presents a Subway ordering board from an Asian country. Given an order, learners must determine the cost by comparing symbols of the order to the symbols on the...

Write an expression from an expression, verbal to algebraic. A quick video lesson gives pointers on how to write algebraic expressions from words. Stressing important vocabulary and order of the expression help to develop an...

Writing expressions is a basic skill of algebra—but it's a skill that causes scholars to struggle. A thorough video provides examples and explanations to help individuals understand the process. From defining the variable to representing...

Turning words into symbols, a powerful application of mathematics. A video lesson explains how to rewrite a problem-solving question with expressions. The instructor emphasizes the need to define variables.

Do your pupils ever try to solve an expression? If the answer is yes, then this is the video for you! The video instructor explains the difference between solving and simplifying. He then shows an example of simplifying an expression and...

The symbolic nature of mathematics is perplexing to some scholars. Help them out using a video lesson that offers explanations and examples of how to read a mathematical sentence. By translating expressions and equations into words,...

What comes first, the exponents or the multiplication? Follow the order of operations and you will never make a mistake! Young scholars learn the order of operations and then watch as the instructor evaluates a five-step problem. The...

To add or subtract ... how do you make the decision? The video instructor explains the process of writing a numerical expression from a verbal expression. While writing the expressions, he provides explanations for his decisions.

Express yourself! Using a table method, the lesson presentation explains how to convert a verbal expression into an algebraic expression. The examples include problems with a variety of operations.