Algebra; Variables, Expressions and Equations

Key Concepts:
Variable is an unknown quantity
Variable as a changing quantity
Identity quantities in an equation that vary e.g., A= b h!" where "
does not change
#hat is the di$$erence between an epression and an equation%
&nderstand and solve proble's with two or three sy'bols or letters
(eter'ine a strategy )*ath Instruction (ocu'ent+ to $ind a solution
to a si'ple equation with one variable
,uccess Criteria:
-. I will de'onstrate an understanding that variables )letters, sy'bols+
can change in value.
". I will substitute di$$erent values $or a variable to better understand that
the variable can change quantity )value+
.. I will de'onstrate an understanding that in so'e equations so'e
values never change and why. e.g., A= b h!" where " does not
change
/. I will identi$y the di$$erence between an epression and an equation
0. I will be able to solve the value o$ a variable through calculation e.g.,
n 1 - = -0 and n 1 - 1 s = -2 #hat value does the3s4 represent%
5. I will use several strategies to solve a proble'