Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Algebraic expressions Name: Cynthia Espinosa

Content Area: 6th grade common core math Grade Level:6th grade
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
CCS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2 Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.
CCS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2.a Write expressions that record operations with numbers and with letters standing for numbers. For
example, express the calculation Subtract y from 5 as 5 y.
CCS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2.b Identify parts of an expression using mathematical terms (sum, term, product, factor, quotient, and
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.
CCS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2.c Evaluate expressions at specific values of their variables. Include expressions that arise from formulas
used in real-world problems. Perform arithmetic operations, including those involving whole-number exponents, in the conventional
order when there are no parentheses to specify a particular order (Order of Operations). For example, use the formulas V = s3 and
A = 6 s2 to find the volume and surface area of a cube with sides of length s = 1/2.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

What purpose do variables serve?
What do variables represent in the real world?
What do algebraic expressions represent?
How does the order of operations help solve expressions?
How do we use mathematical terms to represent parts of an expression?
What do solutions of an expression represent?
How do we evaluate expressions?
Unit Summary:
In this unit, students will be learning the concept of variables and learn how to solve for that variable. They will also learn how to
translate real-world word problems into mathematical expressions, how to make use of operations to simplify expressions, and
evaluate those expressions for given values. Students will also learn mathematical terms and will be able to identify parts of an
expression with these terms. To start, students will learn what an algebraic expression represents and how word problems are
translated into expressions. Students will also understand how expressions are evaluated by substitution. Next, they will learn the
order of operations and how they are used to simplify expressions, even expressions with whole number exponents. Finally,
students will be introduced to mathematical terms that will help them identify parts of an expression. Throughout this unit students
will be asked to engage in discussion, create posters and graphic organizers, play interactive games, complete worksheets, and
take online quizzes/surveys. These activities will help you and myself assess your understanding throughout each lesson. The
activities will also provide excellent practice to apply what you learned. At the end of this unit students will be tested on everything
that they have learned throughout this unit.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
Class discussion on algebraic Online quiz on teacher lecture Group poster on translating
expressions. Translate Word Problems algebraic expressions
Class discussion on simplifying Worksheet Homework problems on simplifying
algebraic expressions. Kahoot (game on order of expressions
Match term to part of expression operations and exponents) Unit Exam
worksheet Poster on Order of Operations and
Exponents
Graphic organizer on anatomy of
Algebraic Expressions
Online quiz on identifying parts of
an expression

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Acceptable Lesson Activities: After the teacher lecture students will complete an online
Objective: Students Evidence survey to assess their understanding of translating algebraic expressions.
will translate between (Assessments): Students will then be provided a worksheet with word problems. As a class we
written form and Students will complete will first focus on one problem. I will ask the class that they identify the variable
algebraic form using online survey which and then express the problem as a mathematical expression. Students will work
correct mathematical will assess their independently on the worksheet. Once, students have completed the assignment
notation. They will understanding of the they will compare answers with their peers. Then, I will select four students to
analyze phrases and lecture. Students will come up to the board and share their solutions. Students will be asked to explain
word problems and complete a word their thought process. After students have completed the worksheet they will be
determine operations problem worksheet. placed into groups of three. Each group will be required to create a poster on
used. They will use Students will work in translating expressions.
variables to represent groups to create a
unknown values and poster on algebraic
evaluate expressions expression.
for given values of
variable.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Acceptable Lesson Activities: Students will work individually to create a poster on assigned
Objective: Students Evidence: As a class iPad. They will use the app, pic collage to develop their poster. Students will
will make use of order students will play an define algebraic expressions in their own words and explain the concept of whole
of operations without online interactive number exponents. Students will relate exponents to real-life and how they are
parenthesis to simplify game called Kahoot. used to solve problems. Students will demonstrate understanding of order of
expressions that may Each student will have operations. They will also formulate their own expressions and evaluate them for
given values. Students will generate their own real-life problem which involve
include whole number their own individual
exponents and provide its solution. Students will also explain thought process for
exponents log in. Students will be
solving their real-life word problem in their poster. After students have completed
creating a poster on
their poster students will be asked to play Kahoot. The game will be made visible
order of operations on the projector screen (if available). Each student will be required to log in with
and exponents. their own username of their choice (must be appropriate) and play the game. The
Students will be game consists of questions on exponents and order of operations which I created
assigned homework prior to class.
problems.

Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)

Student Learning Acceptable Lesson Activities: Students will first complete a worksheet to assess students
Objective: Students Evidence: understanding of anatomy of algebraic expressions. They will be required to
will develop Students will be match terms to parts of expression. Then, students will be introduced to the
understanding of required to complete a concept map. Students will work independently and create a concept map on
algebraic expressions. worksheet where they popplet. The concept map will help develop their understanding of algebraic
Students will use must match expressions and vocabulary. Students will demonstrate that they understand
mathematical terms to mathematical terms to mathematical terms used to identify parts of an expression. They will also explain
identify parts of an parts of expression. how algebraic expressions are simplified and evaluated. After they have created
expression. Students will create a their posters they will take an online quiz to ensure students have grasped new
graphic organizer math vocabulary.
which will
demonstrate their
understanding of
vocabulary.
Students will then take
a quiz on terms.
Unit Resources:

Khan Academy: Variables and Expressions Introduction

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-expressions-and-variables
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-expressions-and-variables/cc-6th-alg-expression-word-
problems/v/writing-basic-expressions-from-word-problems-examples
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-expressions-and-variables/cc-6th-writing-
expressions/v/writing-expressions-with-variables-examples
Game on Algebraic Expressions:
http://www.math-play.com/Algebraic-Expressions-Millionaire/algebraic-expressions-game.html
Lesson on Evaluating Algebraic Expressions:
https://www.bigideasmath.com/protected/content/ipe/grade%206/01/g6_01_01.pdf
Interactive game on simplifying algebraic expressions
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=255

Useful Websites:
Lesson on algebraic expressions:
http://www.warsaw.k12.ny.us/webpages/eoleary/math.cfm?subpage=2053584
Lesson on exponents:
http://www.ck12.org/arithmetic/Whole-Number-Exponents/lesson/Whole-Number-Exponents-MSM7/?referrer=concept_details
Short video on constants
http://www.virtualnerd.com/common-core/hsa-algebra/HSA-SSE-expressions-seeing-structure/A/1/1a/constant-definition
Short video on coefficients, variables, constants and terms
https://www.opened.com/video/algebraic-expressions-variables-constants-coefficients-and/9074869
https://www.opened.com/video/algebraic-expressions-variables-constants-coefficients-and/9074869