This ready-to-use resource covers like terms, the distributive property, and simplifying expressions, aligned to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.3–4, and gives you everything you need for engaging whole group instruction, meaningful practice, and stress-free assessment. Students will move from guided notes to independent mastery over the course of five days — no prep required.

✅ What’s Included

• Day 1: Like Terms – Guided notes and homework introducing how to identify and combine like terms.
  
• Day 2: Distributive Property – Guided notes and homework practicing distribution with positive and negative integers.
  
• Day 3: Simplifying Expressions – Guided notes and homework combining distribution and like terms to simplify multi-term expressions.
  
• Day 4: Review Activity – Engaging practice page to reinforce all three skills before assessment.
  
• Day 5: Quiz – Quick, easy-to-grade assessment covering like terms, distributive property, and simplifying expressions.
  

Standards Covered

• 6.EE.A.3 – Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
  
• 6.EE.A.4 – Identify when two expressions are equivalent.
  

Skills Students Will Master

• Identifying and combining like terms.
  
• Applying the distributive property to simplify expressions.
  
• Combining multiple skills to simplify multi-step expressions.
  
• Recognizing and creating equivalent expressions.
  

When to Use This Resource

• Whole class lessons with a built-in progression.
  
• Independent work or homework for reinforcement.
  
• Test prep and review days to solidify understanding.
  
• Sub plans when you need a complete, ready-to-go lesson.
  

Built-in Differentiation & Assessment

• Gradual release format to support every learner.
  
• Multiple activity types (notes, review, quiz) keep lessons fresh and engaging.
  
• Step-by-step skill building makes it easy for students to feel confident by quiz day.
  
• All materials are print-and-go, saving you valuable prep time.