Combining Like Terms

Nicolas·

Algebra

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectAlgebra

Original Prompt

Create 2 page guided notes on how to combine like terms. Include key vocabulary terms, learning goal, and an exit ticket that looks like the guided practice.

This learning resource focuses on the concept of combining like terms to simplify algebraic expressions. It begins with a definition of key vocabulary such as like terms, coefficients, variables, constants, and the process of simplification. Through warm-up exercises, it assesses understanding of coefficients and simple numerical evaluations. The document includes worked examples that demonstrate the step-by-step approach to grouping like terms and constants, leading to a simplified expression. Additionally, it highlights common errors to avoid, emphasizing that terms with different variables cannot be combined and cautioning against mistakenly changing exponents. Guided and independent practice problems reinforce mastering the concept, alongside a self-check section to confirm understanding. The content is designed to provide students with a clear framework for simplifying expressions involving like terms.