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Translating Words to Expressions

Mathematics • 30 • 15 students • Created with AI following Aligned with Common Core State Standards

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Mathematics
30
15 students
3 February 2026

Teaching Instructions

This is lesson 2 of 4 in the unit "Expressions with Variables". Lesson Title: Translating Words to Expressions Lesson Description: This lesson focuses on converting verbal phrases into mathematical expressions. Students will create an anchor chart of keywords and practice writing expressions based on given phrases.

Grade Level

6th Grade

Duration

30 minutes

Unit

Expressions with Variables (Lesson 2 of 4)


Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Alignment

CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2
Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.

  • 6.EE.A.2.a: Write expressions that record operations with numbers and with letters standing for numbers. For example, express "subtract y from 5" as 5 - y.
  • 6.EE.A.2.b: Identify parts of an expression using mathematical terms (sum, term, product, factor, quotient, coefficient); view one or more parts of an expression

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