Want more ideas and freebies?
Try a free sample of my digital & print resources—plus tips over email.
Join to Try Free Resources →Get the Materials
Buy on TPT →Overview
Ever wondered how to teach expressions and algebraic operations to 7th-grade students in an engaging way? In this unit plan, students will first learn how to write algebraic expressions using key words, then move on to evaluating expressions with rational coefficients and combining like terms. Lastly, they will explore the distributive property with rational coefficients to simplify expressions.
Each lesson in the unit plan guides students through artistic and interactive guided notes, checks for understanding, and concludes with a real-life example that demonstrates the application of expressions in practical scenarios. This approach ensures that students not only understand the mathematical concepts but also see how they relate to the world around them.
It's an exciting way to teach expressions while comprehensively meeting 7th-grade Common Core Standards on algebraic expressions and operations.
- Standards: CCSS 7.EE.A.1, CCSS 7.EE.A.2, CCSS 7.EE.B.3
- Grade: 7th Grade
- Unit: 7th Grade → Expressions
- Learning Objectives
After this unit, students will be able to:
- Write algebraic expressions using key words for operations and exponents.
- Evaluate algebraic expressions with rational coefficients by substituting rational numbers for variables using order of operations.
- Combine like terms and simplify expressions using positive numbers.
- Use the distributive property and combine like terms to simplify expressions with rational number coefficients.
- Prerequisites
Before this unit, students should be familiar with:
- Understanding of basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Knowledge of integer operations
- Familiarity with variables and expressions
- Understanding of the order of operations (PEMDAS)
- Basic knowledge of fractions and decimals
- Materials
- Pencils
- Colored pencils or markers
- Expressions Guided Notes Unit Bundle
- Key Vocabulary
- Algebraic Expressions
- Numerical Expressions
- Rational Coefficients
- Order of Operations
- Like Terms
- Simplify
- Distributive Property
Get the Materials
Buy on TPT →Lesson Map
Students will learn how to use distributive property and combining like terms to simplify expressions with rational number coefficients.
Get the materials:
View Lesson PlanStudents will learn to evaluate algebraic expressions with rational coefficients by substituting rational numbers for variables using order of operations.
Get the materials:
View Lesson PlanStudents will learn to combine like terms and simplify expressions using positive numbers.
Get the materials:
View Lesson PlanLesson 4
Writing Algebraic Expressions
Students will learn how to write algebraic and numerical expressions using key words for operations and exponents.
Get the materials:
View Lesson PlanExtensions
Expressions Pixel Art Unit BUNDLE | 7th Grade CCSS | Numerical Algebraic
$12.99
Students practice numerical & algebraic expressions, including simplifying expressions and finding equivalent expressions by combining like terms and applying the distributive property, evaluating numerical expressions, and writing and evaluating algebraic expressions with this 7th Grade CCSS Expressions Pixel Art Unit Bundle. Contains 5 products with 10 pixel art activities total for a full 7th grade Common Core expressions unit.
Expressions Combining Like Terms Distributive Property 7th Grade Math Warm Ups
$3.99
Looking for a way to engage your 7th graders in math? Our Expressions Combining Like Terms and Distributive Property Warm Ups are perfect for daily practice! These warm ups feature 20 days of activities that simplify expressions and motivate students through creative challenges and icebreakers. Aligned with CCSS 7.EE.A.1 and CCSS 7.EE.B.3, this printable PDF resource helps students master essential skills like writing and evaluating algebraic expressions while having fun in the process. Transform your math class into an exciting learning environment!