Lesson #11 - Beginning Algebra: variables, operators and expressions
Lesson plan
Variables, operators, and expressions handout
In-class exercise - page 1
In-class exercise - page 2
Homework - page 1
Homework - page 2
Answers
Practice competitions: Choose one of these options:
Two easier competitions:
Practice competition instructions
Practice competition #1: Algebra (page 1)
Practice competition #1: Algebra (page 2)
Practice competition #2: Number Sense (page 1)
Practice competition #2: Number Sense (page 2)
Answers
Two problem sets from prior WSMC Olympiad competitions ... with hints:
How to use these problem sets
2006 5th grade measurement
Problems
... with hints
... with solutions
2006 5th grade number sense
Problems
... with hints
... with solutions
Coach: You can always select other problems from the
WSMC Olympiad Problems with hints and solutions
list instead of the two I selected.
Note: Practice competitions are meant for use in a second one-hour class on a weekly basis. They reinforce recently learned concepts and give students practice working in teams.