The sixteen problems in this resource present opportunities for pupils to practice substituting into algebraic expressions. Scholars evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variables. In a few cases, class members need to solve an equation for the remaining variable.

Concepts

substitution, evaluating expressions, algebraic expressions, numerical expressions, algebraic equations, solving equations, solving for 1 variable, solving quadratics

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the videos in a flipped classroom setting

Classroom Considerations

• The class needs to know how to solve linear and simple quadratic equations
• Individuals should know how to work with positive and negative rational numbers

Pros

• The video shows each step needed to evaluate the expression after the substitutions
• Includes the number of points each question is worth

Cons

• There are a few typos in the worksheet that ask for the wrong variable

Common Core

7.EE.B.3 7.EE.B.4.a 8.EE.A.2 MP6