Algebraic Expressions Unit Plan

Subject Area: Mathematics Grade Level: Sixth Unit Title: Algebraic Expressions Adding and subtracting algebraic expressions

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CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2 Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS. Teachers: a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity 1. Facilitate and Inspire

After viewing the teachers powerpoint about algebraic expressions, students will make their own expressions on Explain Everything. The video must contain a variable, an operation, and a number.

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CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.B.6 Use

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Comprehending written expressions

variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a realworld or mathematical problem; understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on the purpose at hand, any number in a specified set. CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.B.7 Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for cases in which p, q and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.

Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources

created powerpoint on written expressions students will be required to make their own powerpoint on written expressions. PowerPoint must include three different examples of written expressions all of which must include a variable, an operation and a number.

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Multiplying and dividing algebraic expressions

CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2b Identify parts of an expression using mathematical terms (sum, term, product, factor, quotient, coefficient); view one or more parts of an expression as a single entity. For example, describe the expression 2 (8 + 7) as a product of two factors; view (8 + 7) as both a single entity and a sum of two terms. CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2c Evaluate expressions at specific values of their variables. Include expressions that arise from formulas used in real-world problems. Perform arithmetic operations, including those involving whole-number

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS. Teachers: a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

After viewing the teachers example on Smart Notebook Exchange about multiplying and dividing algebraic expressions, students will make their own expressions in their math journals. It must contain two examples, one multiplying expression and one dividing. Both examples must apply knowledge to a real life situation along with a solution so they can evaluate the expressions.

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exponents, in the conventional order when there are no parentheses to specify a particular order (Order of Operations). For example, use the formulas V = s3 and A = 6 s2 to find the volume and surface area of a cube with sides of length s = 1/2.