Math Monkey

This worksheet gives independent practice for students adding and subtraction of terms. Variations includes: variables with different exponents, distributive property, multiplying with fractions, identifying numbers of terms and nested expressions. A modified worksheet is included for differential skill levels. Examples are given to help student understand the concept of combining terms. Example 3 is a common misconception that students share when working with like terms. Two extra credit

Irregular polygons can be difficult for students. This is a way to simplify finding area by inscribing the geometric shape and removing what does not belong. This lesson meets the requirements for common core 6.G.1. You will find area of special quadrilaterals and polygons by composing into rectangles or decomposing into triangles and other shapes in the context of mathematical problems. Slide #2 is a vocabulary slide. In slides #3-5, you model finding the area of three different irregular