Expression Anatomy Quiz
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Expression Anatomy Quiz
Core Algebraic Terminology • CP Algebra 1
Score: / 20
Form A
Name:
Date:
Period:
1 Part 1: Definition Matching
6 Questions • 6 Points
Word Bank Write the matching term on each line
Expression
Constant
Equation
Variable
Term
Coefficient
1. A letter or symbol representing an unknown or changeable quantity.
2. The numerical factor multiplied by a variable in an algebraic term.
3. A fixed number standing alone whose value never changes.
4. A single number, variable, or product separated by \(+\) or \(-\) signs.
5. A mathematical phrase with numbers, variables, and operations, but no equals sign.
6. A statement with an equals sign (\(=\)) stating that two expressions are equal.
2 Part 2: Visual Anatomy • Label the Diagram
6 Labels • 6 Points
Examine the mathematical statement below. Identify each lettered part (A – F) using the terms from the word bank.
Label E: Bracketed Group
6 ↑ A
y ↑ B
9 ↑ C
=
33 ↑ D
↑ Labeled parts Label F: Entire Statement (\(6y + 9 = 33\)) ↑ Labeled parts
A: (The '6')
B: (The 'y')
C: (The '9')
D: ('33' part)
E: (\(6y + 9\))
F: (Whole)
3 Part 3: Identification & Application
4 Items • 8 Points (2 pts each)
7. In the expression \(12 - 7k\):
Identify the constant:
Identify the coefficient:
8. In the expression \(5m^2 - 3m + 8\):
Total number of terms:
List each term:
9. Classify each as an Expression or Equation:
\(4x + 19\) →
\(2(p - 3) = 14\) →
10. Determining invisible / implicit coefficients:
Coefficient of \(-x\):
Coefficient of \(w\):
Double-check that all 6 terms have been applied correctly and all items are completed. Expression Anatomy • Page 1 of 1
Expression Anatomy Key
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Expression Anatomy Key
Teacher Edition
Scoring Guide • Correct Solutions • Core Term Definitions
Total: 20 Points
Form A • Complete Key
1 Part 1: Definition Matching • Solutions (6 Points)
1 pt each
Randomized Word Bank:
Expression • Constant • Equation • Variable • Term • Coefficient
Variable
1. Letter/symbol for unknown quantity.
Coefficient
2. Number multiplied by a variable.
Constant
3. Standalone number that never changes.
Term
4. Number/var/product split by \(+\) or \(-\).
Expression
5. Math phrase with no equals sign.
Equation
6. Math sentence with an \(=\) sign.
2 Part 2: Visual Anatomy • Solutions (6 Points)
1 pt each
6y + 9 = 33
Full Statement: \(6y + 9 = 33\)
A: '6' Coefficient
B: 'y' Variable
C: '9' Constant
D: '33' Term / Constant
E: '\(6y + 9\)' Expression
F: Full line Equation
3 Part 3: Identification & Application • Solutions (8 Points)
2 pts each
7. In \(12 - 7k\):
Constant: 12
Coefficient: -7 (accept 7 with note)
8. In \(5m^2 - 3m + 8\):
Number of terms: 3 terms
List of terms: \(5m^2,\; -3m,\; 8\)
9. Classification:
\(4x + 19\) Expression (no =)
\(2(p - 3) = 14\) Equation (has =)
10. Implicit Coefficients:
Coefficient of \(-x\): -1
Coefficient of \(w\): 1
Educator Glossary & Diagnostic Guide
Variable
A letter or symbol representing a quantity that can change or is unknown.
Coefficient
Numerical factor multiplied by a variable (includes preceding sign).
Constant
A fixed standalone number that does not change value.
Term
A number, variable, or product separated by \(+\) or \(-\) signs.
Expression
A mathematical phrase with numbers, variables, operations; no equals sign.
Equation
A mathematical statement with an \(=\) sign asserting equality between expressions.
