Mr. Black’s Math Class

EQ: How do I write an algebraic expression if given a verbal model?

September 23:
BR: Evaluate.

1. 9y – 3 if y = 4
2. 6n + 2p if n = 2 and p = 3
3. 3x – y if x = 1 and y = 2

September 24:
BR: Which operation symbol goes with each word?

1. sum
2. product
3. quotient
4. difference

Lesson:

1. Discuss BR.
2. Discuss key words for writing algebraic expressions. (Using table)
3. Translating Verbal Phrases into Algebraic Expressions
4. Discuss word problem strategies.
5. Interpreting which operation to use in word problems
6. Word Problems: Write an algebraic expression to evaluate each word problem.

Assignment:
Teacher created worksheet.