Teach or review algebra, expressions, and equations with confidence using these 6th grade Expressions and Equations Guided Notes! This resource has 9 pages of notes and covers everything your students need to master writing and solving expressions, equations and inequalities.

Each page includes key vocabulary, step-by-step examples, and practice problems so students can follow along and build a reliable reference tool. A complete answer key is also included, making it easy for teachers to check work or provide support.

The following topics are covered, with one page for each topic:
✔ Order of Operations
✔ Algebraic Expressions
✔ Words and Phrases to Math Operations
✔ Algebraic Properties
✔ Distributive Property
✔ Combining Like Terms
✔ Solving Equations
✔ Dependent and Independent Variables
✔ Inequalities

These guided notes are perfect for direct instruction, guided practice, or for making a math notebook reference. My students regularly use their notes throughout the school year, and even past students come back to tell me they still use their 6th grade math notebooks!

This resource includes only the Expressions and Equations Unit. If you’d like the complete set of guided notes for the entire year, check out my️ 6th Grade Guided Math Notes - Full Year All Standards - Complete Notebook. The bundle includes notes for Ratios, Number Systems, Expressions and Equations, Geometry, and Statistics & Probability, plus additional resources—all at a discounted price compared to purchasing units separately.

The full-year math notes are available in Spanish:
⭐ 6th Grade Guided Math Notes in English and Spanish - Notas en Inglés y Español

⭐ Notas Guiadas de Matemáticas de 6to Grado - Año Completo - En Español6th Grade Guided Math Notes - Full Year All Standards - Complete Notebook

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