Math Example: Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition--Example 5

Topic

Numerical Expressions

Description

This example illustrates the conversion of the phrase "Eight more than two" into a numerical expression. The image demonstrates how this verbal statement translates to the expression 2 + 8, emphasizing that "more than" indicates addition with a specific order of numbers.

Numerical Expressions are a crucial concept in mathematics, serving as a bridge between verbal descriptions and mathematical symbols. Mastering this skill enables students to interpret word problems accurately and translate real-world scenarios into solvable equations.

Exposure to various examples of numerical expressions helps students recognize different verbal cues that indicate addition. This repetition reinforces their understanding and improves their ability to apply these concepts in diverse mathematical situations.

Teacher Script: In this example, we see the phrase "more than" used to indicate addition. Notice how the order of the numbers in the expression is different from the order in the verbal statement. Why do you think this is? Let's discuss how we determine which number goes first in the expression when we see "more than."

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