A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN

MATHEMATICS 7

I. Learning Competencies
The learner evaluates algebraic expressions for given values of the variables. [M7AL-IIc-4].
II. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students must be able to:
1. Correctly evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variables;
2. Correctly find appropriate values of the variables that will make a given algebraic
expression true; and
3. Properly solve real-life problems involving algebraic expressions.
III. Subject Matter

Topic: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Reference: E-Math Elementary Algebra pp. 199 - 202, KhanAcademy and Quipper
Instructional Materials: Laptop, Projector, PowerPoint Presentation, Visual aids, Activity cards

IV. Instructional Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preliminary

1. Prayer

Class let’s all stand up. The student will lead the prayer.
Before we start, Fjord please lead the prayer Dear God … … … Amen

2. Greetings

Good Morning class!

Good Morning Teacher Ezekiel! It’s nice to see you!
It’s nice to see you too.
Please pick up the pieces of paper under your (picking up the pieces of paper under the chairs)
chair and check your alignment.
You may now take your seats. (sitting down)

Let’s check your attendance say present if you’re here. Present!

B. Lesson Proper

1. Review

Class! What was our lesson yesterday? Sir! The lesson yesterday was about Writing Algebraic
Yes, Angelene! Expression.

Very Good!

What is an Algebraic Expression?

Yes, Uno! Sir! It is the combination of mathematical operations on a
collection of constants and variables.
Very Good!
 I need 5 students to give me an example of 1. 2x3 – 1 4. 4 + 2x
Algebraic Expression and write it on the board? 3x
2. x5 √ y−3 5.
7 y−4
Very Good! All of that are examples of Algebraic 2y
Expression. 3. 2
x + 4 x−4
C. Motivation

Now, class I have here sets of maze puzzles. All you

need to do is to answer the following question and
Yes, Sir
always keep in mind the PEMDAS RULE. You only

Food Monkey Delivery Service.

The task you all need to do is help the delivery man to
deliver all the foods to the right houses by correctly
answer the given set of questions. You must deliver all
the foods in 5 minutes.

Very Good!

D. Discussion

Now, I will discuss to you how to evaluate algebraic

expression. (Opening their E-Books)
Open your E-book on p.199
(Raising their hands)
Similar fractions have the sane denominator.
Who wants to give me the steps on how to evaluate
algebraic expressions?

Yes, Enzo! Steps in Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

1. Replacing the variable by the given number value

Very Good! Another One. (Substitution)

Yes, Ruby!
2. Performing the indicated arithmetic, following the order
Very Good! of operations. (PEMDAS RULE)

So, for example you are asked to evaluate 4x +3,

when (a) x = 4 and (b) x = -3

Who can evaluate this algebraic expression using the two

steps?

For (a)

Yes, Antonio!
(a) x = 4
Well done! 4x +3 = 4(4) + 3
= 16 + 3
For (b) = 19

Yes Fred (b) x = -3

4x + 3 = 4(- 3) + 3
Excellent! = -12 + 3
= -9
 2 x +3
What if you are asked to evaluate ,
y−2
when (a) x =1 and y = 3
(b) x = - 4 and y = -3
1
(c) x = and y = 2
2

Who can evaluate this algebraic expression using the two

steps?

(a) x = 1 and y =3
For (a)
Let’s have Jhome to answer
2 x +3 2(1)+3
For (b)
y−2
= 3−2
Let’s have Jude to answer
And for (c) 2+ 3
Let’s have Naiah to answer = 1
5
= 1
Very good! All of your answers are all correct. =5

(b) x = - 4 and b = -3
Let’s look at (c) in then case when the denominator
2 x +3 2(−3)+ 3
becomes zero it will become undefined. That means we
y−2
= (−3)−2
cannot have a denominator with zero value.
−8+3
= −5
−5
= −5
=1

1
(c) x = and y = 2
2
1
2 x +3 2( )+ 3
y−2 =
2
2−2
1+ 3
= 0
4
=0
= undefined
E. Generalization

Is there any question?

Yes, Kenzie!
Sir, regarding to the last problem what will happen if the
No, if the numerators value becomes zero the answer will
numerator becomes negative? Will it also be undefined?
also be equal to zero.
Thank your Sir!
Is it clear now?

Who wants to summarize the today’s lesson?

Yes, Sir!
Yes, Regie
Sir, in evaluating algebraic expressions, we need to follow
Excellent!
the two steps and always never forget the PEMDAS Rule.
F. Application

From this time class, I want you to try and solve this set
of problems on the board. I will use your index card to
identify the students that will be answering on the board.

9 x− y
1. , where x=3∧ y=2
x+ y
2. (3x + 5) + 2, where x = 10
8 p−3 q
3. , where p = 4 and q = - 1
p+3 q

Let’s pick the students that will answer the questions.

9 x− y
The first student to answer is Ishi 1. , where x=3∧ y=2
x+ y
9 x− y 9(3)−2
=
x+ y 3+ 2
The next is Carl 27−2
= 5
25
= 5
Then Kiesha
=5

2. (3x + 5) + 2, where x = 10
(3x + 5) + 2 = (3(10) + 5) + 2
= (30 +5) +2
Job well done! You all got the correct answer.
= 35+2
= 37
8 p−3 q
3.
p+3 q
, where p = 4 and q = -1
8 p−3 q 8(4)−3(−1)
p+3 q
= 4+3 (1)
32+ 3
= 7
35
V. Evaluation = 7
Find the value of the algebraic expression. (5 minutes) =5

6 t−u
1. , where t = -2 and u = 3
2 t+u
6 t−u
2. 3 (x +5) – 2y, where x = 3 and y = 4 1. , where t = -2 and u = 3
3. (2x2 + 3y) – 2, where x = 4 and y = - 3 2 t+u

Solution:
6 t−u 6(−2)−(3)
2 t+u
= 2(−2)+(3)
−12−3
= −4+3
−15
= −1
= 15
2. 3 (x +5) – 2y, where x = 3 and y = 4

Solution:
3 (x +5) – 2y = 3(3 + 5) – 2(4)
= 3(8) – 8
= 24 – 8
 = 16
3. (2x2 + 3y) – 2, where x = 4 and y = - 3
(2x2 + 3y) – 2 = (2(4)2 + 3(-3)) – 2
= (2(16) – 9) – 2
VI. Assignment = (32 – 9) – 2
= 23 -2
For your assignment please answer page 202 B and write = 21
your answer on one whole intermediate paper.

Goodbye Class! If you have questions or clarifications my

consultation time is posted at the faculty room. Have a
great day and God Bless.

Goodbye Sir Ezekiel. Thank you for teaching us. See

you tomorrow God Bless you and take care.

Prepared by:
Ezekiel D. Lapitan, LPT.