Year 7 Maths Lesson 4: Algebra terminology

Learning Objectives:
Algebra terminology:
-terms, expressions, equations, coefficients, variables, constants

Introduction:
PPT presentation - slides 1-5
Make sure they write the note you write on the board in their note books

Notes:
Algebra is the language of mathematics

"Sum" means add
"Difference" means subtract
"Product" means multiply

The sum of m and n:
m + n
The product of p and q:
p*q
=pq
5 less than k:
k - 5
Seven lots of W:
7*W
=7W

The following definitions to include examples:
VARIABLE or PRONUMERAL:
A letter used to represent an unknown number
EXPRESSION: A statement using variables, and operation signs
EQUATION: An expression containing an equals sign
TERMS: The parts of an expression/equation that are separated by a "+" or "-"
CONSTANT: A term that is only a number
COEFFICIENT: The number infront of a variable

Resources:
Heinemann 8
Algebra terminology ppt
Practice make Perfect

Extension Work:
6.3

Timing:
Intro (15 min)
Workbook Questions 6.6 (20 min)
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Correct 1-3 (5 min)
Practice makes perfect Worksheet

Behavioural Management:
Keep an eye on S-
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1. Arrive to class on time
2 Sit separately from Francis and Mitchell
3. Stay focussed in class
4. Listen when the teacher is speaking
5. Complete homework.
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Scaffolding:

Homework:
Mathletics