This Algebraic and Numeric Expressions Unit is a complete, ready-to-teach middle school math unit designed to build strong understanding of numeric expressions, algebraic expressions, variables, coefficients, exponents, and PEMDAS (order of operations). Cover topics such as translating algebraic expressions, word problems to algebraic expressions, and evaluating algebraic expressions.

With 12 fully structured lessons, 241 instructional slides, embedded checks for understanding, and multiple forms of leveled practice and assessment, this unit provides everything you need to teach expressions with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Instruction moves intentionally from numeric expressions to algebraic expressions, emphasizing meaning, structure, and accuracy not just computation.

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED

Each lesson includes:

✔ Lesson plan with objective and instructional focus
✔ Explicit instruction slides with modeling and examples
✔ Guided practice problems with teacher support
✔ Checks for understanding (CFUs) embedded throughout lessons
✔ Practice pages for independent work
✔ Leveled problems to support differentiation
✔ 2 sets of leveled exit tickets per lesson (with answer keys)

Unit-Level Materials Include:

✔ 241 student-friendly instructional slides
✔ 12 complete lessons on numeric and algebraic expressions
✔ Order of operations (PEMDAS)
✔ Exponents and powers
✔ Variables and coefficients
✔ Evaluating expressions
✔ Writing expressions from word problems
✔ Real-world application problems (non-financial contexts)
✔ 3 quizzes (common formative assessments / CFAs)
✔ 1 comprehensive unit test
✔ Answer keys for all assessments and practice

6th Grade Math Units

Percents

Ratios and Rates

Algebraic and Numeric Expressions

🧠 SKILLS & STANDARDS ADDRESSED

Students will:

• Evaluate numeric and algebraic expressions
• Apply PEMDAS accurately
• Use exponents correctly
• Identify and interpret variables and coefficients
• Write expressions from word problems
• Demonstrate understanding through CFUs, exit tickets, quizzes, and a unit test
  

Lessons are scaffolded to support:

• Whole-group instruction
• Guided practice
• Independent practice
• Differentiation and intervention
  

👩‍🏫 WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR

✔ Grade 6 math
✔ Grade 7 review or intervention
✔ Algebra readiness and foundations
✔ Teachers who want complete lesson structures, not disconnected activities
✔ Classrooms using standards-based pacing and instruction

❤️ WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE THIS UNIT

✔ No-prep, ready-to-teach lessons
✔ Built-in differentiation with leveled problems and exit tickets
✔ Multiple checks for understanding throughout instruction
✔ Clear lesson flow students can follow
✔ Saves planning time while maintaining rigor

🖥️ FORMAT & COMPATIBILITY

• Digital slides (Google Slides & PowerPoint compatible)
• Easy to project or assign digitally
• Printable practice pages, exit tickets, quizzes, and test included

About the Author

Created by a career mathematics educator with over 20 years of classroom experience, including roles as a Grade 6 math teacher, math coach, interventionist, and university adjunct professor for childhood and middle level mathematics instruction. All materials are classroom-tested and designed to support clear instructional decisions and effective student learning.

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