Simplifying Expressions

Crash Course Video Lesson (Spanish)

Common Misconceptions to Look Out For

• Misunderstanding the distributive property
• Incorrectly combining unlike terms
• Confusing order of operations

Differentiation Tips

• Scaffolding: Start with expressions containing only like terms with one variable before moving to more complex expressions with multiple variables, parentheses, and exponents.
• Advanced Learners: Challenge students to simplify expressions with variables and higher exponents or nested parentheses.

Worksheets & Activities

• Simplifying Expressions – TeachersPayTeachers

Interactive Game

• Quizizz – Simplify Expressions

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