Algebraic Expression Foldable

     I just realized that I have not shared a foldable with you since June! Yikes! So here is a foldable I made for algebraic expressions. One day I saw a worksheet somewhere, I can't remember where, that had coefficient, variables, terms, constants, operation and algebraic expression definitions all together. After seeing that worksheet I knew that it I wanted to make it into a foldable. You have no idea how many different foldables I worked on before I finally finished one that I liked. In my Interactive Notebook I've placed it next to my most used graphic organizer. This will give students a quick reference when writing algebraic expressions from words.

I like the matchbook foldables because the flaps don't end up flipping over.

There are also some practice problems. 

Yes I know it should say algebraic expressions (plural). I changed it on the sheet you can download.

When you pull down the flap there are definitions for term and algebraic expressions. When you open up the next flaps I placed arrows to show the section that is a term and that the entire problem is an algebraic expression.

I liked color coding the different vocabulary words to  give an added visual for students.

Student practice sheet.

Click here for a copy of  the algebraic expressions foldable and writing algebraic expressions practice sheets.

     I will use this foldable for my Algebra and Pre-Algebra classes this year. Last year I did Interactive Notebooks only with my pre-algebra classes. This year I plan to start using them in Algebra as well. I'm excited about that. 
     The summer has flown by. I start school next week and on Friday for our in-service we are having our first Kagan strategies training. I can't wait. Look forward to a post next week with reflections about the training.

                                                                                        Til next time,

                                                                                              Jan