Framework for Learning:
Writing Numerical Expressions
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Getting Started: Write a numerical expression to represent each of the following.
Use the
fewest number of parentheses possible. Do not evaluate.
1) Multiply the difference of 9 and 3 by 5.
Numerical Expression: ________________________________________________
2) Divide the sum of 4 and 8 by 3.
Numerical Expression: ________________________________________________
Compare your answers with a partner. Discuss and correct any mistakes before continuing.
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From the menu on the left:
Hover over the Strand: Equations
Hover over Section 5: Problem Solving
Hover over the Lesson: Writing Numerical Expressions
Select and complete the Sub Lessons: Example 1
Example 2
As you work through the lessons, compare and correct your numerical expressions above.
Working In It: Write a numerical expression to represent each of the following.
Do not evaluate.
Cookies Monique had half a dozen cookies in one box and a dozen in another. She shared 8 cookies
with friends. How many cookies does she have left?
Animal Shelter
The local animal shelter had 9 kittens. Two were adopted and then 5 more were dropped off at the
shelter. How many kittens does the shelter still need to find homes for?
Compare and contrast your numerical expressions with a partner. Discuss and correct any mistakes.
From the menu on the left:
Hover over the Strand: Equations
Hover over Section 5: Problem Solving
Hover over Lesson: Writing Numerical Expressions
Hover over the Sub Lesson: Story Problems
Select and complete Sub Sub Lessons: Example 1
Example 2
As you work through the lessons, compare and correct your work on the previous page.
Reflect And Connect: Write and solve an equation for each of the following.
Pizza A soccer team had 4 slices of pepperoni and 5 slices of cheese pizza left after a pizza party. The
coaches ate 3 slices on the bus ride home. How many slices of pizza were left?
Roses A florist shop had two rose bouquets at the beginning of the day. The florist placed 10 more
bouquets in the display case. Eight bouquets were sold.
How many bouquets were left at the end of the day?
Ice Cream Sandwiches Seven ice cream sandwiches were in the freezer at a convenience store.
Customers purchased six of the treats before the clerk restocked the freezer with two dozen more. How
many ice cream sandwiches are left?
Compare your answers with a partner. Discuss and correct any mistakes.
Write two story problems that each involve at least two operations for your partner to solve. Require
your partner to write and solve an equation that represents each.
Exchange papers. Discuss and correct any mistakes before turning in your work to your teacher.
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