Writing Algebraic Expressions

It's time to introduce algebraic expressions! This interactive math practice activity will help your fourth-grade students become familiar with algebraic expressions. Students will practice writing and interpreting algebraic expressions in this fun, interactive math game from iKnowIt.com!

Here are a couple examples of the types of problems students will be required to solve in this fourth-grade algebra activity. "Choose the algebraic expression that matches the question. What is the sum of b and 6?" Students will choose from the following options: "b – 6" "b + 6" "6b" and "b divided by 6". "Choose the phrase that matches the algebraic expression: 8/q." Students will choose from the following options: "q larger than 8" "8 divided by q" "q less than 8" and "8 times q". If students get stuck on a question, they can click on the "Hint" button for a written or pictorial clue that will point them in the right direction without giving away the answer. When students answer a question incorrectly, a detailed explanation page will show them the right answer with an easy-to-understand explanation. Students will move through the math practice session learning from past mistakes.

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We hope you and your fourth-grade class will enjoy writing algebraic expressions in this interactive math activity! Be sure to check out the hundreds of other 4th grade math lessons we have available on our website as well.

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Your students will log into I Know It using their unique login credentials. They will view a kid-friendly version of the homepage from which they can quickly and easily access the math practice activities you have assigned to them. You may wish to give your students freedom to explore other math activities at their grade level and beyond for extra review or an added challenge. You can give permission for students to try out other math lessons in your administrator account. Grade levels in the student mode of I Know It are labeled with letters instead of numbers (i.e., "Level D" for fourth grade), making it easy for you to assign math lessons based on each student's needs and skill level.

This online math lesson is classified as Level D. It may be ideal for a fourth-grade class.

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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions (Level D)
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