What are terms, factors, and coefficients? This slideshow provides definitions and examples of various parts of algebraic expressions, and provides guided practice problems in writing and identifying parts of algebraic expressions for real-world situations.

Concepts

factors, coefficients, terms

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this task in an introductory lesson on creating linear equations from patterns
• Provide cloze notes to the class to reduce the note-taking burden

Classroom Considerations

• Viewers are expected to already know how to translate mathematical and real-world situations into algebraic expressions

Pros

• Vocabulary is in bold and defined in the reading passages
• Guided practice problems are provided with solutions

Cons

• No exercises for independent practice
• The presentation does not include an activity to engage viewers