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Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Interpretation CCSS 5.OA.2 Facts & Worksheets

Knowing how to interpret numbers into words, and words into numbers is an important skill in problem-solving, most especially in elementary algebra.

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Knowing how to interpret numbers into words, and words into numbers is an important skill in problem-solving, most especially in elementary algebra. Having the ability to comprehend and breakdown complex word problems into simpler numerical expressions is an important technique, as it also has real life applications.

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Key Facts & Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • At the end of the lesson, students will be able to interpret simple expressions into numerical expressions and vice versa.

A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER

  • When interpreting expressions, take note of the following:
    • Break down the phrases and expressions into segments
    • Recall the key terms that relate to a specific operation
    • Double check if the translations and interpretations being made make sense

THEORY:

  • Knowing how to interpret numbers into words, and words into numbers is an important skill in problem-solving, most especially in elementary algebra. Having the ability to comprehend and breakdown complex word problems into simpler numerical expressions is an important technique, as it also has real life applications.
  • Take for example the numerical expression: (5 + 4) x 6
  • We can translate and interpret this as:
    • Six multiplied to the sum of five and four
    • Now let’s try doing it the other way around.
  • Take, for example, the expression: Ten multiplied by five, added to 3 squared
  • We can translate and interpret this as:
    • 3² + (10 x 5)
  • Expressions like these can be as short as phrases or sentences but can also be as long as full-on paragraphs, so it’s important to know the keywords associated with each operation. The following are some examples:
    • Addition – add, sum, increase, plus, more than
    • Subtraction – subtract, minus, reduce, fewer than, difference
    • Multiplication – multiply, product, times, twice, thrice
    • Division – divide, quotient, half, a third
    • Exponents – squared, cubed, to the nth power

Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Interpretation Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Interpretation across 25 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that align with the Common Core CCSS code 5.OA.2 for Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Interpretation.

Table of contents

  • A lesson plan
  • Warm up activity
  • Math theory explained
  • Assisted learning activities
  • Independent learning activities
  • Extension activities and games
  • Answer keys

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