Expressions Review Unit Algebra 1 Curriculum

Unit 2 of my Algebra 1 Curriculum is a newly revised unit on simplifying expressions. Students begin by reviewing order of operations. From there they simplify algebraic expressions using the distributive property and combining like terms, evaluate expressions, and write algebraic expressions and equations from real-world situations.

The lessons are written for 30 to 45 minute class periods, and the unit has what you need from the pre-assessment through the unit test.

Topics covered

• Order of operations review
• The distributive property
• Combining like terms
• Simplifying algebraic expressions
• Evaluating expressions
• Writing algebraic expressions
• Writing equations from word problems

What’s included

Unit prep

• Unit pre-assessment
• Weekly warm-up sheet
• Exit tickets
• Lesson plan template
• Vocabulary pages

Lesson resources

• Guided notes
• Student practice pages
• Independent practice worksheets
• Fold & Flip Interactive Notes
• Error analysis activities
• Partner practice
• Real-world application problems

Supplemental activities

• Distributive Property Stations
• Distributive Property Puzzle
• Evaluating Expressions Spin & Solve Game
• Evaluating Expressions Roll & Solve Game
• Matching activity
• Coloring activity

End of unit

• Study guide
• Unit assessment

Teacher resources

• Complete answer key
• Student progress tracking pages
• Binder covers and spine labels
• Editable PowerPoint version, so you can customize it

Good to know

• Minimal prep
• Every lesson follows the same consistent structure
• Students get multiple opportunities for practice, review, and assessment
• The supplemental activities reinforce key concepts
• The files are editable, so you can customize lessons for your classroom
• Works for Algebra 1, intervention, or math support classes

Quick facts

• Topic: simplifying, evaluating and writing algebraic expressions
• Grades: 7–10
• CCSS: 5.OA.A.1, 6.NS.C.7, 7.NS.A.1, 7.NS.A.1a, 7.NS.A.1d, 7.NS.A.2, 7.NS.A.2c, 7.NS.A.3, 6.EE.A.1, 6.EE.A.2, 6.EE.A.2a, 6.EE.A.2c, 6.EE.A.3, 6.EE.A.4, 6.EE.B.6
• Answer key: included

Bundles and related resources

Supplemental activities from this unit:

• Distributive Property Coloring Page
• Distributive Property Puzzle with Integers
• Distributive Property Stations
• Evaluating Expressions Spin/Roll to Solve Game

The digital notebook version of this unit is the Expressions Review Digital Interactive Notebook for Algebra 1.

This unit is part of my Algebra 1 Curriculum, which you can purchase as a whole. The Algebra 1 Curriculum units are:

• Unit 1: Rational Numbers Review Unit
• Unit 2: Simplifying Expressions Review Unit
• Unit 3: Solving Equations
• Unit 4: Linear Functions
• Unit 5: Inequalities
• Unit 6: Linear Systems
• Unit 7: Exponential Functions
• Unit 8: Simplifying and Factoring Polynomials
• Unit 9: Quadratic Functions and Equations

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