Original PromptPractice writing simple expressions without evaluating them using parentheses
This learning resource focuses on helping students translate verbal phrases into numerical expressions, with an emphasis on the correct use of parentheses to indicate the order of operations. The document includes examples of phrases such as "then" and "the sum of," which guide students in determining how to structure the expressions. Through worked examples, practice problems, and word problems, students will learn to identify which operations should happen first and be able to express them numerically without evaluating the final result. The material is divided into sections for guided practice, independent practice, and creative application.