Math Speak Match Worksheet Math Speak Match
Algebraic Foundations
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Instructions: Match terms to definitions. Then, label the specific parts of the expression at the bottom.
The Terms
1. Variable
2. Expression
3. Equation
4. Integer
5. Coefficient
6. Constant
7. Term
The Definitions
A.A sentence stating two quantities are equal (=).
B.A number, variable, or product of both.
C.Whole numbers and their opposites (...-1, 0, 1...).
D.A mathematical phrase; contains no equal sign.
E.A symbol (usually a letter) for an unknown value.
F.A value that does not change; has no variable.
G.The number multiplied by a variable (the factor).
Identify the Parts
5
x
12
Write the correct term in the blanks above the arrows
Algebra Blueprint Notes Algebra Blueprint
GUIDED NOTES: UNIT 1 VOCABULARY
NAME: ____________________________
DATE: ____________________________
1. Variables & Constants
A Variable is a ____________________________ or symbol used to represent an unknown value.
Example: In 3x + 5, the variable is x.
A Constant is a value that ________________________________________. It is a term without a variable.
Example: In 3x + 5, the constant is 5.
2. Expressions vs. Equations
Expressions
A mathematical ____________________________ that contains numbers, variables, and operators.
4n - 7
No Equal Sign!
Equations
A mathematical ________________________________ stating that two quantities are ____________________________.
4n - 7 = 13
Must have an = Sign!
3. Integers
INTEGERS are the set of ____________________________ numbers and their ____________________________.
...
-10
0
10
...
4. Terms & Coefficients
Term: Part of an expression separated by + or - signs.
Coefficient: The ____________________________ part of a term with a variable.
12y
LABEL: 12 IS THE _________________
Algebra Frayer Pack Frayer Pack: Set A
Name: ________________________
Definition
Characteristics
Examples
Non-Examples
VARIABLE
Definition
Characteristics
Examples
Non-Examples
EXPRESSION
Frayer Pack: Set B
Name: ________________________
Definition
Characteristics
Examples
Non-Examples
EQUATION
Definition
Characteristics
Examples
Non-Examples
INTEGER
Algebra Vocabulary Key Teacher Answer Key
Lesson: Algebraic Foundations
1. Math Speak Match Worksheet
1. Variable: E
2. Expression: D
3. Equation: A
4. Integer: C
5. Coefficient: G
6. Constant: F
7. Term: B
Identify the Parts Key (5x + 12):
Coefficient
5
Variable
x
Constant
12
2. Algebra Blueprint Notes
1. Variables & Constants
Variable: letter or symbol...
Constant: value that does not change.
2. Expressions vs. Equations
Expression: mathematical phrase...
Equation: mathematical sentence; quantities are equal.
3. Integers
Integers: set of whole numbers and their opposites.
4. Terms & Coefficients
Coefficient: the numerical part of a term...
Example: 12 is the coefficient.
3. Frayer Model Suggestions
VARIABLE
Ex: x, y, n, z
Non-Ex: 5, -10, 0
Char: Can change value, usually lower case.
EXPRESSION
Ex: 2x + 1, n/4, 5 - y
Non-Ex: 2x = 4, 10 + 5 = 15
Char: No equal sign, can be simplified.
EQUATION
Ex: x + 5 = 10, 2y = 8
Non-Ex: 4x - 2, 7 + 3
Char: Shows equality, has left and right sides.
INTEGER
Ex: -5, 0, 100
Non-Ex: 1.5, 2/3, 0.75
Char: Positive, negative, or zero; no fractions/decimals.
