Write and Evaluate Expressions — Activity Pack

Grade 6 Math · 6.EE.2

I can write an expression from words and evaluate it for a given value.

Inside: Word Search, Vocabulary Match, Find & Fix the Error, Exit Ticket, and a Challenge. Answer key at the back.

Word Search — Math Vocabulary

Name: Date:

Find and circle each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

JSTZPVYQLFIS
JOLFKOCCWPCL
CJITITUVDJOD
BWZEVEQVOKET
DWZRAJQQNXFM
RENMRSUKUJFT
EAJZIWTBLJIJ
OJUDASLSRPCI
NMJEBBFQBCIA
EBSOLKZZOZEK
JYSFECMAIMNA
LEEVALUATETY

Find these words:

Vocabulary Match

Name: Date:

Cut out the cards and match each word to its meaning. Or draw a line to connect them.

VariableA letter that stands for a number.
CoefficientThe number multiplied by a variable.
TermA number, a variable, or a number times a variable.
EvaluateFind the value by putting in a number for the variable.

Find & Fix the Error

Name: Date:

A student made this mistake:

Mistake: Adding before multiplying (3x + 5 with x=4 → 3×9).

1. What did the student do wrong?

2. Fix it. Show the correct work.

Hint for the fix: Substitute first, then follow order of operations: multiply 3×4 before adding 5.

Exit Ticket

Name: Date:

1. Evaluate 3n when n = 7.

2. Write an expression for '8 more than m.'

Challenge Task

Name: Date:

Write your own word phrase for a classmate, then evaluate it for x = 2.

Show your work and explain your reasoning.

Answer Key — Teacher Only

Keep separate from students.

  1. 13 (2(5) + 3 = 13)
  2. 11 (4(3) − 1 = 11)
  3. 6y
  4. 2n − 5
  5. 25 (5(5) = 25)
  6. 13 (3² + 4 = 9 + 4 = 13)