Evaluating Expressions Worked Example for Grade 6
A worked-example packet for 6th graders that walks through evaluating a real-world expression, Naomi's bus fare modeled as 1.50(18 + x), using a Data, Operation, Answer organizer. It builds skills in substituting values, applying order of operations, and interpreting an answer in context, and it works well for a 30 to 40 minute guided practice block or small-group support.
“Graphic organizer that breaks down multi‑step word problems into data, operation, and answer for struggling math learners”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a guided model before independent practice, reading through the Data, Operation, and Answer steps together and having students explain why parentheses are evaluated first.
- Discussion questions: Why do we add 18 and 12 before multiplying by 1.50? What does the final number tell us about Naomi's total spending?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Have students fill in the Data section on their own copy first, and pair the expression with a simple bus-ride story they can act out or sketch.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write a new context problem with a different cost and ride count, then evaluate it and check whether changing x changes the total as expected.
- Estimated time: about 10 minutes to model the worked example and 15 to 20 minutes for students to try a similar problem with support.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a guided model before independent practice, reading through the Data, Operation, and Answer steps together and having students explain why parentheses are evaluated first.
- Discussion questions: Why do we add 18 and 12 before multiplying by 1.50? What does the final number tell us about Naomi's total spending?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Have students fill in the Data section on their own copy first, and pair the expression with a simple bus-ride story they can act out or sketch.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write a new context problem with a different cost and ride count, then evaluate it and check whether changing x changes the total as expected.
- Estimated time: about 10 minutes to model the worked example and 15 to 20 minutes for students to try a similar problem with support.
Evaluating Expressions Worked Example for Grade 6
A worked-example packet for 6th graders that walks through evaluating a real-world expression, Naomi's bus fare modeled as 1.50(18 + x), using a Data, Operation, Answer organizer. It builds skills in substituting values, applying order of operations, and interpreting an answer in context, and it works well for a 30 to 40 minute guided practice block or small-group support.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free