Expressions Review Unit Algebra 1 Curriculum

⭐️ Help students build a strong algebra foundation with this newly revised, comprehensive Simplifying Expressions Unit. Students begin by reviewing order of operations before simplifying algebraic expressions using the distributive property, combining like terms, evaluating expressions, and writing algebraic expressions and equations from real-world situations.

Designed for 30–45 minute class periods, this complete unit includes everything you need from pre-assessment through unit test, making lesson planning quick and stress-free. The consistent lesson structure helps students build confidence while providing multiple opportunities for practice, review, and assessment.

✅ 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 & Spine Labels
• Editable PowerPoint Version for easy customization

Supplemental activities:

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

❤️ Why Teachers Love This Curriculum

• Minimal prep
• Consistent lesson structure
• Multiple opportunities for practice and review
• Engaging supplemental activities that reinforce key concepts
• Editable files so you can customize lessons for your classroom
• Perfect for Algebra 1, intervention, or math support classes

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This unit is part of my Algebra 1 Curriculum. If you’d like to purchase the curriculum, please click here!

Algebra 1 Curriculum Units:

• 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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