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Ever wondered how to teach writing numerical expressions, evaluating expressions, and exploring number patterns in an engaging way to your 5th-grade students?
In this unit plan, students will first learn about writing numerical expressions using keywords for different operations and whole number exponents. Later on, they will build on this by practicing evaluating numerical expressions without exponents using the order of operations and symbols like parentheses, brackets, or braces.
Lastly, students will learn about identifying number patterns in sequences, tables, and graphing relationships on coordinate planes. Each lesson integrates artistic, interactive guided notes, checks for understanding, and culminates with a real-life example that explores how numerical expressions and patterns are used in a practical context.
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After this unit, students will be able to:
Write numerical expressions using keywords for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations.
Include parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions to indicate the order of operations when evaluating expressions.
Evaluate numerical expressions without exponents using the order of operations.
Identify number patterns in sequences and tables.
Graph relationships between two variables on coordinate planes.
Use whole-number exponents in numerical expressions to represent repeated multiplication.
Before beginning this unit, students should be familiar with:
Basic addition and subtraction skills
Understanding of the concepts of multiplication and division
Knowledge of basic properties of operations (commutative, associative, and distributive properties)
Familiarity with the concepts of variables and unknown quantities
Ability to plot points on a coordinate plane (for the lesson on Number Patterns & Graphing Relationships)
Pencils
Colored pencils or markers
Numerical Expressions
Keywords
Operations
Exponents
Evaluating
Order of Operations
Parentheses
Number Patterns
Students will practice writing numerical expressions using keywords for different operations and whole-number exponents.
Students will practice evaluating numerical expressions without exponents using the order of operations and symbols like parentheses, brackets, or braces.
Students will practice identifying number patterns in sequences, tables, and graphing relationships on coordinate planes.
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Students practice numerical expressions and number patterns, including writing numerical expressions, evaluating numerical expressions, and generating number patterns with this 5th Grade CCSS Numerical Expressions & Number Patterns Pixel Art Unit Bundle. Contains 3 products with 7 pixel art activities total for a complete 5th grade Common Core numerical expressions & patterns unit.
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Unit 2
Whole Number & Decimal Operations
Unit 4
Fraction & Mixed Number Operations
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