Variable and Verbal Expressions

Trick young mathematicians into practicing their basic arithmetic with this extensive collection of fun math games. Whether you're teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, or even fractions, there is a...

Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...

Help scholars translate verbal expressions into numerical expressions. The two-page document is comprised of descriptions and examples that showcase terms and phrases related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,...

Discover how algebra tiles help evaluate expressions. Scholars learn to use algebra tiles to substitute values in for variables and evaluate expressions. The included worksheet contains a set of evaluation problems to assess individuals'...

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...

Develop a prime example of sliding about the coordinate plane. Using figures on the coordinate plane, a segment of an extensive geometry playlist introduces the transformation of translations. The presentation uses coordinate notation to...

All you need to do is two easy steps: substitute and simplify. By viewing a brief YouTube video, scholars see an example of evaluating an expression. This example is in the form (a+b)/(c-d) and requires simplifying a fraction after...

Translate, breakdown, break it up, or unpack this verbal phrase to get an algebraic expression. Practice this skill to get better at unpacking the more difficult word problems to come. The instructor breaks up this verbal phrase into...

Adding fractions that are in rational expression form? Do they have a common denominator? No? Well, then the least common denominator needs to be found. How is the least common denominator of rational expression found? Watch this video...

Translating verbal phrases into numerical expressions can often be tricky. Your pupils most likely need to practice these. The instructor helps identify key terms by first identifying the operation. Then she looks for the numerical...