From words to symbols ... the power of algebra! Individuals learn to write algebraic equations from a verbal expression using a video demonstration. The examples compare the number of apples to bananas in six different ways, allowing viewers to concentrate on the algebra rather than the context.

Concepts

writing equations, writing expressions, verbal phrases

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the lesson
• After watching the lesson, have learners complete the same problems to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes scholars are familiar with keywords indicating algebraic operations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Examples include all operations
• The narrator defines variables before using them in an equation

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7