Math Mammoth: Working With Expressions and Equations

Build upon prior equation writing experience to create more complicated equations. Lesson one in a 33-part unit builds upon the class members' sixth and seventh grade experience of writing linear equations. Several examples...

Get a clearer picture of working with fractions. While continuing to work with fractions as parts, the video shows how to use drawing to compare and add fractions. Worksheets then provide opportunities for pupils to practice comparing,...

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,...

Many times budding algebrists are fine when plugging specific numbers into expressions, but less certain when the range of acceptable values is undetermined. This detailed presentation helps the class move from the point value to...

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...

Sixth graders use their knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations to write expressions and equations using appropriate math symbols.

Sixth graders use their knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations to write expressions and equations.

Sixth graders use substitution to find the values of equations and expressions they wrote using appropriate math symbols.

Explains the definitions of and the difference between expressions and equations, and how to write an expression from a written description. [4:42]

Teaching unit allows students to develop key skills in expressions and equations while learning the value of these concepts through the lens of adventure sports.