Lesson Plan

Translate Word Phrases and Sentences into Equations

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Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do the calculations using a calculator. He then presents a real problem about pizza delivery and shows how to translate the phrases in the problem into a proportion to solve. He continues by solving the proportion, which gives the answer to the pizza delivery question.

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Classroom Considerations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Clear and concise explanation
  • Good review of cross products
Cons
  • Only shows one example of translating phrases and sentences
Common Core