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Algebra 1 1-2 Complete Lesson: Order of Operations and Evaluating Expressions

By Matt Richardson
Last updated over 2 years ago
29 Questions
Note from the author:
A complete formative lesson with embedded slideshow, mini-lecture screencasts, checks for understanding, practice items, mixed review, and reflection. I create these assignments to supplement each lesson of Pearson's Common Core Edition Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry courses. See also mathquest.net and twitter.com/mathquestEDU.
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Solve it! You've won! For a door prize you get to choose between the two options shown. Which is the better prize? Why?

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Problem 1 Got It? What is the simplified form of the number below?

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Problem 1 Got It? What is the simplified form of the number below?

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Problem 1 Got It? What is the simplified form of the number below?

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Problem 2 Got It? What is the simplified form of the expression?
Enter only a number.

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Problem 2 Got It? What is the simplified form of the expression?
Enter only a number.

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Problem 2 Got It? What is the simplified form of the expression?
Enter only a number.

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Problem 3 Got It?

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Problem 3 Got It?

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Problem 4 Got It? The shipping cost for an order at an online store is 1/10 the cost of the items you order. What is an expression for the total cost of an order of $43?

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Problem 4 Got It? The shipping cost for an order at an online store is 1/10 the cost of the items you order. What is an expression for the total cost of an order of $79?

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Problem 4 Got It? The shipping cost for an order at an online store is 1/10 the cost of the items you order. What is an expression for the total cost of an order of $103?

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Vocabulary: Identify the exponent in 4³. Respond with only a number.

A.SSE.1.a
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Vocabulary: Identify the base in 4³. Respond with only a number.

A.SSE.1.a
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Error Analysis: A student simplifies an expression as shown in the image.
Find the error and simplify the expression correctly.

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Review Lesson 1-1: Match each expression on the left with the appropriate algebraic expression on the right. Not all algebraic expressions will be used.

  • 5 minus the product of 3 and y
  • 4 more than p
  • the quotient of m and 10
  • 3 times the difference of 7 and d
  • (5 - 3)y
  • p + 4
  • 5 - 3y
  • 3(7 - d)
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Vocabulary Review: Classify each number on the left based on whether it is prime or composite.

  • 17
  • 33
  • 43
  • 91
  • Prime
  • Composite
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Converting Between Fraction and Decimal Form Review: Match each decimal or fraction on the left with its equivalent fraction or decimal on the right.

  • 3/5
  • 7/8
  • 0.7
  • 0.07
  • 4.25
  • 7/10
  • 0.6
  • 0.875
  • 7/100
  • 17/4
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Vocabulary Review: To simplify a numerical expression means to replace it with its single numerical value. What is the simplified form of the expression?

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Use Your Vocabulary: Which expression shows a base of 7 and an exponent of 3?

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Notes: Take a clear picture or screenshot of your Cornell notes for this lesson. Upload it to the canvas. Zoom and pan as needed.

For a refresher on the Cornell note-taking system, click here.

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Reflection: Math Success