This document appears to be from a math class and includes the following elements: 1. An outline of the daily agenda which includes picking a seat, getting supplies, writing a verb to describe summer, and using class time well. 2. Sections on vocabulary words like quantity, variable, algebraic expression, and numerical expression with definitions and examples. 3. Word phrases used in algebraic expressions like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division terms. 4. Practice writing algebraic expressions using variables and numbers. 5. A focus question asking how algebraic expressions differ from numerical expressions. 6. An assignment listing specific math problems to complete for homework. 7. Instructions to write in a math journal about the difficulty of

1. • Day 1
1. Pick a seat. Any seat.
2. Get a whiteboard, a marker, and a paper
towel.
3. Write down one -ing verb to describe your
summer.
4. Hurry. We use time well in this class.

2. 1.1 Variable
Expressions
I CAN:
Write algebraic expressions.

3. 5. What Language Is This?
a)
Die fette Katze geht schnell.
b)
El gato gordo camina rápidamente.
c)
Il gatto grasso cammina velocement.
d)
Le gros chat marche rapidement.
e)
O gato gordo anda rapidamente.
German
Spanish
Italian
French
Portuguese
f) The fat cat walks fast. English

4. 5. What Language Is This?
g) Math42
3• 4 (8 2)3

5. #1
4 more than p.

6. #1 #2
p + 4
4 less than p.4 more than p.

7. #3#2
p - 4
the product of 15 and
c.
4 less than p.

8. #4#3
15c
the sum of 12 and
five times m.
the product of 15 and
c.

9. #5#4
5m + 12
What language is
this:
математика - мой
друг.
the sum of 12 and
five times m.

10. #6#5
Russian.
What language is
this:
математика - мой
друг.
What does this mean
in German?
Mathematik ist mein
Freund.

11. #7#6
Mathematics is my
friend.
What does this mean
in German?
Mathematik ist mein
Freund.
the quotient of a
number and six.

12. #8#7
n/6
the quotient of a
number and six.
the product of 5 and
m minus the quotient
of t and 7.

13. #9#8
5m - t/7
the product of 5 and
m minus the quotient
of t and 7.
four times the sum of
a number and 10.

14. #10#9
4(n + 10)
four times the sum of
a number and 10.
write this in English:
5n - 7

15. #11#10
seven less than
five times a
number
write this in English:
5n - 7
write this in English:
q/6 + 7

16. #12#11
seven more
than the
quotient of q
and six.
write this in English:
q/6 + 7
ten less than five
times a number

17. 7. Fill Out A Notecard
a) What is your name?
b) How old are you?
c) What is your favorite school subject?
d) What do you like about math?
e) What do you dislike about math?
f) What do you need to learn math best?
g) Fill in the blank: when I get older I would like to ______.
8. Who I Am

18. Vocabulary to Know
• In this class, we have daily vocabulary tests. We
will add words to our glossary section of our binder
every day.
• You are responsible for studying your vocabulary on
a nightly basis.
• Reading over vocabulary for 5 minutes per night will
help you learn it!
• See how many times you can use your vocabulary
words in a day!

19. Vocabulary to Know
• quantity

20. Vocabulary to Know
• quantity
• anything that can be measured or counted

21. Vocabulary to Know
• quantity
• anything that can be measured or counted
• Put it in your own words…

22. Vocabulary to Know
• quantity
• anything that can be measured or counted
• Examples

23. Vocabulary to Know
• quantity
• anything that can be measured or counted
• Non-examples

24. Vocabulary to Know
• quantity
• anything that can be measured or counted
• What are some things that can be measured or
counted?

25. Vocabulary to Know
• variable

26. Vocabulary to Know
• variable
• a symbol, usually a letter, that represents the value(s) of a
variable quantity

27. Vocabulary to Know
• variable
• a symbol, usually a letter, that represents the value(s) of a
variable quantity
• Put it in your own words…

28. Vocabulary to Know
• variable
• a symbol, usually a letter, that represents the value(s) of a
variable quantity
• Examples

29. Vocabulary to Know
• variable
• a symbol, usually a letter, that represents the value(s) of a
variable quantity
• Nonexamples

30. Vocabulary to Know

31. Vocabulary to Know
• algebraic expression

32. Vocabulary to Know
• algebraic expression
• a mathematical phrase that includes one or more variables

33. Vocabulary to Know
• algebraic expression
• a mathematical phrase that includes one or more variables
• Put it in your own words…

34. Vocabulary to Know
• algebraic expression
• a mathematical phrase that includes one or more variables
• Examples

35. Vocabulary to Know
• algebraic expression
• a mathematical phrase that includes one or more variables
• Nonexamples

36. Vocabulary to Know
• numerical expression

37. Vocabulary to Know
• numerical expression
• a mathematical phrase that involves numbers and
operation symbols, but no variables.

38. Vocabulary to Know
• numerical expression
• a mathematical phrase that involves numbers and
operation symbols, but no variables.
• Your own words…

39. Vocabulary to Know
• numerical expression
• a mathematical phrase that involves numbers and
operation symbols, but no variables.
• Examples

40. Vocabulary to Know
• numerical expression
• a mathematical phrase that involves numbers and
operation symbols, but no variables.
• Nonexamples

41. Word Phrases
• Addition
• sum
• plus
• more than
• total
• increased by

42. Word Phrases
• Subtraction
• difference
• minus
• less than
• decreased by

43. Word Phrases
• Multiplication
• product
• times
• multiplied by
• of

44. Word Phrases
• Division
• quotient
• divided by

45. Let’s Practice
• the sum of 5 and a number x
• the difference of a number n and 7
• n divided by 2
• 5 more than a number x
• 4 times a number y
• the quotient of n and 2
• 7 less than a number n
• a number n minus 7
• 5 increased by a number x

46. More Practice
• 32 more than a number n
• 58 less than a number n
• 18 more than a number n
• 8 times a number n
• the quotient of a number n and 5
• 6 times a number n
• the quotient of 18 and a number n

47. Two Operation Expressions
• 3 more than twice a number x
• 9 less than the quotient of 6 and a number x
• the product of 4 and the sum of a number x and 7
• 8 less than the product of a number x and 4
• twice the sum of a number x and 8

48. Using Words for an Expression

49. Writing a Rule to Describe a Pattern
• The table below shows how the height above the
floor of a house of cards depends on the number of
levels. What is a rule for the height? Give the rule
in words and as an algebraic expression.
Number of Levels Height (in.)
2 (3.5 · 2) + 24
3 (3.5 · 3) + 24
4 (3.5 · 4) + 24
N ?

50. Writing a Rule to Describe a Pattern
4 4 – 2
5 5 – 2
6 6 – 2
N ?

51. Focus Question
• How is an algebraic expression different from a
numerical expression?

52. Assignment
• NOTE that what you do not finish in class is
homework. Homework is always due the next day.
• Pages 7-10
• 1-5; 9-37 odd; 38-42; 44-58

53. Closing
• In your math journal, label the first page with
today’s date.
• Copy the following prompt:
• Was today’s lesson hard or easy? Why?
• Journal prompts must be answered in complete
sentences. Journal entries must be written for 5 full
minutes. Length is up to you – you are graded
based upon your work ethic.

54. Attributes
• Textbook: Prentice Hall Algebra I Foundations
Series
• Certain slides were lifted from Dan Meyer’s
amazing algebra curricula through use of a Creative
Commons attribution license. If you haven’t been
to Mr. Meyer’s website and teach math, you’re
surely missing out! http://blog.mrmeyer.com/