Unit: Algebraic Expressions and Open Sentences

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• Topic:Algebraic Expressions and Open Sentences
• Subject(s):Math

• Days:3
• Grade(s):9, 10

Key Learning: An algebraic expression is created when we translate verbal phrases into mathematical symbols.

Unit Essential Question(s):

	Why is it important to learn the foreign language called mathematics?

Concept: Using Letters to Represent Numbers

A.A.1   A.A.21  

Concept: Translating Verbal Phrases into Symbols

A.A.1  

Concept: Algebraic Terms and Vocabulary

A.A.1  

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What is the purpose of putting a letter in an algebraic expression? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How does translating from English to Math make our life easier? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

If someone instructed you to "turn the jets on the carburetor," what would you do? Why are key words critical to understanding? (ET)

Vocabulary:

variable, domain, replacement set, algebraic expression

Vocabulary:

less than, more than, subtract from, is, of, twice, square

Vocabulary:

term, factor, coefficient

Concept: Writing Algebraic Expression in Words

A.A.2  

Concept: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

A.N.6  

Concept: Open Sentences and Solution Sets

A.A.21   A.A.3  

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do you know when you've mastered taking something mechanical apart? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What is the purpose of a job evaluation? How is that related to evaluating an expression? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How is a sentence different than a phrase or an expression? (ET)

How is a hotel vacancy similar to an open sentence? (ET)

Vocabulary:

Vocabulary:

evaluate

Vocabulary:

open sentence, solution set

Concept: Writing Formulas

A.A.1   A.A.4   A.A.5  

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Lesson Essential Question(s):

1. What formulas do we use in real life? (ET)

Why are formulas important? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

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Vocabulary:

formula

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Extending Thinking Lesson:

1. What is the purpose of putting a letter in an algebraic expression?2. How does translating from English to Math make our life easier?3. If someone instructed you to "turn the jets on the carburetor," what would you do? Why are key words critical to understanding?4. How do you know when you've mastered taking something mechanical apart?5. What is the purpose of a job evaluation? How is that related to evaluating an expression?6. How is a sentence different than a phrase or an expression?7. How is a hotel vacancy similar to an open sentence?8. 1. What formulas do we use in real life?9. Why are formulas important?

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