Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 1

Topic

Variable Expressions

Description

This example illustrates the conversion of the verbal statement "Take away six times a number from ten" into the variable expression 10 - 6x, which can be rewritten as -6x + 10. It demonstrates how to interpret phrases like "take away" and "times" and translate them into algebraic operations, using x to represent "a number".

Topic

Variable Expressions

Description

This example demonstrates the conversion of the verbal statement "Sixteen multiplied by a number minus negative fifteen" into the variable expression 16x - (-15). It showcases how to interpret multiplication and subtraction operations within a sentence, especially when dealing with negative numbers, and translate them into algebraic symbols, using x to represent "a number".

Topic

Variable Expressions

Description

This example demonstrates the conversion of the verbal statement "Sixteen multiplied by a number minus negative fifteen" into the variable expression 16x - (-15). It showcases how to interpret multiplication and subtraction operations within a sentence, especially when dealing with negative numbers, and translate them into algebraic symbols, using x to represent "a number".

10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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10/3/11. In this issue we look at the recent crash landing of the UARS satellite. We investigate why it is so difficult to predict where such satellites will land.

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April 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at the last flight of the Shuttle Discovery on a 747 and compare the weight of this freight and that of a 747 with passengers. Which is heavier?

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April 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at the last flight of the Shuttle Discovery on a 747 and compare the weight of this freight and that of a 747 with passengers. Which is heavier?

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September 2013. In this issue we look at Voyager 1's amazing milestone: Leaving our Solar System and entering interstellar space. This provides an excellent opportunity to explore large numbers using scientific notation.

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July 2015. This Math in the News explores the construction of the iconic landmark the Washington Monument and its recent renovations due to the 2011 earthquake. Students will be able to convert dollar values based on inflation and determine the combined expense of the Washington Monument between construction and recent renovations.

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Description

The following section reviews the basics of algebra tiles. Use this material as background material, and also as a supplement to the video series.

What Are Algebra Tiles?

Algebra Tiles are a very useful numerical model for positive integers, negative integers, and even variables. Algebra tiles usually come in three main colors: red, yellow, and green.

Description

The following section reviews the basics of algebra tiles. Use this material as background material, and also as a supplement to the video series.

What Are Algebra Tiles?

Algebra Tiles are a very useful numerical model for positive integers, negative integers, and even variables. Algebra tiles usually come in three main colors: red, yellow, and green.

Description

The following section reviews the basics of algebra tiles. Use this material as background material, and also as a supplement to the video series.

What Are Algebra Tiles?

Algebra Tiles are a very useful numerical model for positive integers, negative integers, and even variables. Algebra tiles usually come in three main colors: red, yellow, and green.

Description

The following section reviews the basics of algebra tiles. Use this material as background material, and also as a supplement to the video series.

What Are Algebra Tiles?

Algebra Tiles are a very useful numerical model for positive integers, negative integers, and even variables. Algebra tiles usually come in three main colors: red, yellow, and green.

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