Algebra

This week in 6th grade math we are continuing to work on our unit on algebra and variables.  We started the week learning about variables.  We worked with general patterns that used variables and then applied this to special cases were we replaced the general patterns with actual numbers.  Making the connection that variables can represent any number.  Today we learned how to write algebraic expressions for real world situations and how to use words in the sentence to identify what operation was needed in the expression.  For the rest of the week, we will be substituting values into equations to solve area and perimeter problems.  We will finish of the week with our first of two lessons on formulas, tables and graphs.  During this lesson the students will be connecting the math they are doing to a visual representation of a graph.