We Do Math

This worksheet introduces the process of defining variables, writing expressions, and identifying equivalent expressions. Constantly using a real-life scenario. Students will enjoy the challenge of writing an expression to represent each situation. Two students could have different looking expressions and they could both be correct. Students can complete pages 1-3 on their own, or the teacher can guide them. Good class discussions can occur when discussing how to define a variable, and how to pr

Students start with True/False questions that deal with a review of equivalent expressions. The next 3 pages are notes in which the teacher must guide the students. Students will learn for the first time what an inverse is, and why and what it means to do something on "both sides" of the equation. Explain that one-step equations can easily be solved mentally most of the time, but every equation, no matter how big, can be solved using inverses. These notes will take the majority of the class pe