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Pre-Algebra and Algebra Instruction and Assessments

Connecting Arithmetic to Algebra

Here is how you read algebraic expressions

sum n + 3 “n plus 3” difference n – 3 “n less 3”
product 3 x n or 3n “3 times n” quotient nĂ·3 “n divided by 3”

In the Dog House

Moving from Expressions to
Equations


• Problem: The left pan of a set of scales
contains 5 identical boxes of noodles,
and the right pan contains 3 identical
boxes and two 2-kg weights. The scales
are balanced. How much does each box
weigh?

Equation: An equality with a variable.
Root: Each value of the variable that makes the statement a
true equality.

The scale each part shows the total weight of the shapes on that scale ,The same shapes
have the same weight in each of the pictures, Find the weight of each shape ,
HINT: You may begin with any one of the four pictures that will help you start.

Give your own values to the figure in A, B, and C. The same figures in A, B,
and C will have the same values ,Different figure will stand for different
values ,Remember to keep the scale in A ,B ,and C balanced!

17.Expressions with a variable
problem.5 truckloads of sand were
x truckloads were delivered. Each truck held 3
tons of sand . How many tons of sand were
delivered to the playlot?
5 + t truckloads
Each truckload contained 3 tons of sand
The total amount of sand delivered is 3 X (5 + t)
3 (5 + t) is an expression with a variable
If t is 2, than 3 X (5 + 2) = 21
If t is 5, than 3 X (5 + 5) = 30

Variables and Properties

• A variable represents a number–even
though its value may not be given.

• Expressions with variables satisfy all the
properties of the number system, such
as the commutative, associative, and
distributive properties.

The Real Numbers

2 = 2 + 5

Commutative Property of
Addition
5 + t = t + 5

Commutative Property of
Addition
3 X 7 = 7 X 3

Commutative Property of
Multiplication
3 X t = t X 3

Commutative Property of
Multiplication
3 X 7 X 2 = 7 X 2 X 3

Associative Property of
Multiplication
5 X 3 X t = t X 3 X 5

Associative Property of
Multiplication
3 + 5 + 2 = 5 + 2 + 3

Associative Property of
Addition
3 + 5 + t = 5 + t + 3

Associative Property of
Addition
3 X (5 + 2) = 3 X 5 + 3 X 2

Distributive Property of
Multiplication
3 X (5 + t) = 3 X 5 + 3 X t

Distributive Property of
Multiplication

Key Definitions: Expressions
with More than One Variable


1. Solution of an equation: A value (or an ordered pair of values)
that satisfies the equation
2. Equivalent equations: Equations that have the same solution
set
3. Linear equation: An equation equivalent to one of the form ax
+ by = c with a2 + b2 not equal to 0
4. Function: A rule connecting two sets that assigns to each
element of one set (or input) one and only one element of the
second set (or output)
5. Graph of an equation in two variables: Points in the plane
whose coordinates satisfy the equation
6. Sequence: A function from the positive integers to the real
numbers.

Expressions involving Two or
More Variables…


• Adhere to the same commutative,
associative, and distributive properties:

x(4x3 + 2y3) = x . 4 . x3 + x . 2 . y3
= 4 . x . x3 + 2 . x . y3
= 4x4 + 2xy3

A Historical Statement on
Translating Word Problems


• In solving a word problem by setting up
equations, the student translates a real
situation into mathematical terms: he has an
opportunity to experience that mathematical
concepts may be related to realities, but such
relations must be carefully worked out. Here is
the first opportunity afforded by the curriculum
for this basic experience.

Process for Translating Word
Problems to Algebra Problems


1. Students verbally read and explain what an
expression/equation means,
2. Students formulate a verbal instruction as an
algebraic expression,
3. Students translate components of word problems
into mathematical expressions,
4. Students construct word problems associated with a
particular algebraic expression
5. Students define variables, and
6. Students explicitly solve problems

Introduction to Functions

Functions Can Be Introduced
Early without Formal Definitions

Definition

A rule between two
sets such that there
is a unique element
in the second set
assigned to each in
the first set
  Synonyms

rule of correspondence

 


 

  function  
f(x) = x + 4
{(1, 2), (3, 2), (5, 1)}

Examples

  3y + 5x
{(1, 2), (1, 3), (4, 0)}

Counter Examples