Module 8 Showcasing Unit Portfolios

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Algebraic Expressions: From algebraic expressions to language


Project Description:
Research Question:
Algebraic Expressions: From algebraic expressions to language
    • Unit summary - This Unit is designed to help students translate a written sentence into a one/two-step, one/two variable algebraic equation. Students translate a sentence written in context into an algebraic equation involving one or more mathematical operation(s).
This project has two components:
(1)"Write what I speak", and (2) Speak what I write

    • Posting Project Reflection - Students will post their reflection of their learning project on the VoiceThread.
    • Grade level(s) 7-8 Subject area(s) Reading, Writing, Communication and Technology
    • Curriculum-Framing Questions
    • Essential Question
      • How do we make sense of each other’s language? {Why is communication so important?}
    • Unit Question
      • Which math symbols describes you best and why?
    • Content QuestionWhat math symbols stand for different word phrases? What unique math symbols should we watch for when converting from word phrase to expression writing
Algebra rules