Simplifying Expressions Combining Like Terms 7th Grade Math Stations

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These simplifying algebraic expressions math stations help students build a deep understanding of adding, subtracting, and expanding linear expressions with rational coefficients—including positive and negative fractions and decimals. Students practice combining like terms and simplifying expressions while strengthening their problem-solving and algebraic reasoning skills.

This product includes the following math stations.

• Colorful Expressions: Students will simplify expressions with integers and rational numbers and color a design according to their answer. (Includes 2 versions: one version students use the colors RED, YELLOW & BLUE, second verion students choose their own 3 COLORS)
• Expanding Expressions: Students will expand linear expressions in three different ways.
• Simplifying Expressions Puzzle: Given a puzzle, students will match sides with equivalent expressions and put together their puzzle.
• Writing about Simplifying Expressions: Students will answer higher-order thinking questions about equivalent expressions to develop a deep understanding of content.
• Use of the distributive property is not included in these math stations.

Each station will take about 15 – 20 minutes to complete. These would also be great to use as homework, group work or assessments. A recording sheet and answer sheet are included.

Since this is a digital download no refunds will be given, but feel free to contact me with any questions. 😊

Michelle,

Make Sense of Math

michelle@makesenseofmath.com

One purchase is for one teacher/family. You may only use this item with students in a single classroom/family. 😊

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