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Replacing Letters with Numbers Lesson PlanReplacing Letters with Numbers Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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Math
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45 mins
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Replacing Letters with Numbers

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When did letters become the same as numbers? Scholars learn about substituting numbers for letters to evaluate algebraic expressions in the seventh part in a series of 36. The lesson focuses on expressions related to geometry, such as for area, perimeter, and volume.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

algebraic expressions, variables, evaluating expressions, area, area formulas, perimeter, volume, volume formulas

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use Post-It notes to represent substitution by placing numbers over the variables

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should be aware of area, perimeter, and volume formulas for rectangles and prisms
  • Pupils need to understand the concept of square units

Pros

  • Tables help organize information
  • Professional-looking diagrams provide great visuals

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.EE.A.2.a 6.EE.A.2.c

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