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Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying
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Evaluating Expressions, Simplifying, Writing, & Using Variables - Interactive "doodle notes" -

When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity:

- new learning

- relaxation (less math anxiety)

- visual connections

- better memory & retention of the content!

Students fill in the sheets, answer the questions, and color, doodle or embellish. Then, they can use it as a study guide later on.

Content includes:

- definitions of variable, expression

- concept of using a variable

- sample of how to write and use a variable expression

- identifying & writing expressions

- evaluating

- simplifying

- practice and examples

Check out the preview for more detail about this item and the research behind it.

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Variables & Algebraic Expressions Guided Doodle Notes - Evaluating & Simplifying

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5th - 7th
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This set of activities is perfect for introducing algebraic expressions and equations and building skills in 7th or 8th grade Pre-Algebra, and also offers a great mix of review, practice, support, and reinforcement for Algebra 1 students. The blend of games, inquiry activities, practice sets, note
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Description

Evaluating Expressions, Simplifying, Writing, & Using Variables - Interactive "doodle notes" -

When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity:

- new learning

- relaxation (less math anxiety)

- visual connections

- better memory & retention of the content!

Students fill in the sheets, answer the questions, and color, doodle or embellish. Then, they can use it as a study guide later on.

Content includes:

- definitions of variable, expression

- concept of using a variable

- sample of how to write and use a variable expression

- identifying & writing expressions

- evaluating

- simplifying

- practice and examples

Check out the preview for more detail about this item and the research behind it.

You might also like:

Middle School Pre-Algebra Super Bundle

Fractions: "Choose Your Own Journey" Book

Fractions, Decimals, & Percents Activity Bundle

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Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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A great resource
Rated 4 out of 5
May 31, 2026
It is a great resource. The students were engaged and easy to implement.
Emily G.
399 reviews โ€ข Ohio
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
A helpful resource
Rated 4 out of 5
March 9, 2026
This was a highly engaging and interactive resource that effectively supported student learning. It encouraged participation, critical thinking, and active exploration of the topic. The material was well-organized, easy to follow, and suitable for the grade level, making it a valuable tool for promoting deeper understanding and meaningful classroom discussion.
P K.
91 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
February 10, 2026
This is a great resource! My students really loved it!
Meghan M.
1,354 reviews โ€ข Illinois
Grades taught: 4th
Mathematical Doodling
Rated 5 out of 5
August 26, 2025
Great way to get kids engaged and involved in learning mathematics
Melissa N.
1,064 reviews โ€ข Idaho
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Helpful for some
Rated 4 out of 5
August 15, 2025
These can be helpful for some students, but not for all. It can be visually overwhelming for some. I like having these as an option. I recorded a mini-lesson with a few so they could complete it with me. Some of my inclusion students actually preferred this style over 'regular notes'.
Gr8Calcul8
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393 reviews โ€ข Massachusetts
Grades taught: 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
August 27, 2024
This is an excellent resource, I enjoyed using it with my grade 5/6 students
Haley F.
1,165 reviews
Grades taught: 5th, 6th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals
Rated 4 out of 5
August 12, 2024
Thank you for creating this graphic organizer. I appreciate how engaging it is for students when taking notes.
Christy B.
130 reviews
Grades taught: 10th
Rated 4 out of 5
July 23, 2024
The set up was really easy to follow and my students enjoyed it. Very handy resource.
Le Magasin d'Alison
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177 reviews
Grades taught: 7th, 8th

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.
Identify parts of an expression using mathematical terms (sum, term, product, factor, quotient, coefficient); view one or more parts of an expression as a single entity. For example, describe the expression 2 (8 + 7) as a product of two factors; view (8 + 7) as both a single entity and a sum of two terms.
Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. For example, apply the distributive property to the expression 3 (2 + ๐˜น) to produce the equivalent expression 6 + 3๐˜น; apply the distributive property to the expression 24๐˜น + 18๐˜บ to produce the equivalent expression 6 (4๐˜น + 3๐˜บ); apply properties of operations to ๐˜บ + ๐˜บ + ๐˜บ to produce the equivalent expression 3๐˜บ.
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