My Math Chapter 7: Expressions and Patterns
Revised and Updated 02-18-19
In this chapter, students will use algebraic reasoning to simplify expressions, translate words into basic algebraic sentences, solve for unknowns, and investigate patterns of change both numerically and graphically.
Chapter 7 Objectives:
Chapter 7 Lessons:
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Chapter 7 Downloads (assignments, handouts, and extras)
PowerPoint Presentations (not by Mr. Bowen unless noted)
Mr. Bowen's Video Tutorials
In this chapter, students will use algebraic reasoning to simplify expressions, translate words into basic algebraic sentences, solve for unknowns, and investigate patterns of change both numerically and graphically.
Chapter 7 Objectives:
- Write and evaluate numerical and variable expressions
- Simplify expressions using the order of operations
- Use in/out tables and variable expressions to solve for unknowns
- Identify and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane
- Interpret patterns of change in graphs
- Determine whether an equation or inequality is true/false
Chapter 7 Lessons:
- Lesson 1: Hands On: Numerical Expressions/My Math Lesson 1 Answer Key
- Lesson 2: Order of Operations/My Math Lesson 2 Answer Key
- Lesson 3: Write Numerical Expressions/My Math Lesson 3 Answer Key
- Lesson 4: Problem-Solving Investigation: Work Backward/My Math Lesson 4 Answer Key
- Lesson 5: Hands On: Generate Patterns/My Math Lesson 5 Answer Key
- Lesson 6: Patterns/My Math Lesson 6 Answer Key
- Lesson 7: Hands On: Map Locations/My Math Lesson 7 Answer Key
- Lesson 8: Ordered Pairs/My Math Lesson 8 Answer Key
- Lesson 9: Graph Patterns/My Math Lesson 9 Answer Key
- Oklahoma Supplement Lesson 5: Equations and Inequalities
- Oklahoma Supplement Lesson 6: Evaluating Variable Expressions
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Chapter 7 Downloads (assignments, handouts, and extras)
- Variable Expressions WS (example, with answers)
- Variable Expressions WS (example, with answers)
- Coordinate Plane Graphs (link to downloads)
- Visual Patterns (from visualpatterns.org)
- Pan Balance Problems
- More Pan Balance Problems
- Hands-On Equations Advanced Problems
- Hands-On Equations Verbal Problems
- Chapter 7 Study Guide + Answers + Video
PowerPoint Presentations (not by Mr. Bowen unless noted)
Mr. Bowen's Video Tutorials
- Order of Operations (lesson 2)
- In/out Tables and Rules (lesson 5)
- Number Line Sequences (lesson 6)
- Ordered Pairs (lesson 8)
- Graph Patterns (lesson 9)
- Equations and Inequalities (lesson OK5)
- Algebraic Expressions (lesson OK6)
- Algebraic Reasoning Study Guide Video Explanations
Games and Interactives
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Interactive Tutorials
Games
Interactive Tutorials
- GeoGebra Introduction to the Coordinate Plane
- GeoGebra Coordinate Grid Exploration
- GeoGebra Practice Locating Points on the Coordinate Plane
- GeoGebra Graphing Ordered Pairs
- GeoGebra Solving Equations by Balancing
- Phet Equality Explorer (basics)
- Phet Equality Explorer (advanced)
- Phet Function Builder (basics)
- Phet Function Builder (in/out tables)
- Hooda Math Algebra Balance Equations
- Math Playground Algebra Equations
- Pan Balance Interactive
Games
Skills Practice
More practice quizzes categorized by topic can be found on the Math Skills Practice page.
Algebra
Coordinates and Transformations
Algebra
- Variable Expressions Quiz 1
- Variable Expressions Quiz 2 (matching)
- Algebraic Expressions 1
- Algebraic Expressions 2 (matching)
- Solve For X
- Using Algebraic Expressions
- Practice With Algebraic Representation
- Pre-Algebra Set 1
- Pre-Algebra Set 2
- Pre-Algebra Set 3
- Pre-Algebra Set 4
- In/Out Boxes 4
- In/Out Boxes 3
- In/Out Boxes 7
Coordinates and Transformations
Video Tutorials
Video tutorials from Khan Academy, Mashup Math, and LearnZillion. Most video clips are between 5 and 10 minutes in length. Tutorial videos for each My Math lesson can be found at the McGraw-Hill My Math web site. Mr. Bowen's tutorial videos can be found on his YouTube channel.
Algebra
Coordinates
Algebra
- Variables Expressions and Equations (Kahn)
- Variables and Expressions 1 (Kahn)
- Order of Operations Example (Kahn)
- Simple Equations (Kahn)
- Solving One-Step Equations (Kahn)
- Solving One-Step Equations 2 (Kahn)
- One Step Equations (Kahn)
- Evaluate a formula using substitution (Kahn)
- Example of Solving for a Variable (Kahn)
- Solving for a Variable (Kahn)
- Solving for a Variable 2 (Kahn)
- Equations 2 (Kahn)
- Solving Equations 1 (Kahn)
- Hands-On Equations (Henry Borenson YouTube page)
- Writing Numerical Expressions (Mashup Math)
Coordinates
- Quadrants of Coordinate Plane (Kahn)
- The Coordinate Plane (Kahn)
- Exploring linear relationships (Kahn)
