The worksheet "Algebraic Word Problems and Writing Expressions" combines algebraic word problems and writing expressions to help students practice algebraic logic.

Each page includes four rectangles that contain multiple problems:

* Write an algebraic expression for different statements, like "Subtract 3,584 from r."

* Coding algebraic expressions and asking students to find the code or the answer.

* Step-by-step word problems that ask students to find one answer to an algebraic expression before doing the next step.

* Write a description for an algebraic expression.

* Word problems involving quarters and candy where students have to figure out algebraic expressions to find the answer.

Boxes include extra space between steps in a single problem to encourage students to work through one answer before moving on to the next.

Learning how to read and write algebraic expressions can help students think logically and tackle real-world problems, even if a portion of the problem isn't clear, as is the case when one number is represented by a letter.

You can pair algebraic expressions with coding in the classroom, letting students create their own programs where different letters equal different numbers. They could exchange their codes with other students who have to find the answer to different expressions.

Word problems are a great way for students to see the real-world implications of algebraic expressions. They could answer questions about how many more pieces of candy one student has than another or how many quarters someone has when one value is represented by a letter.

You can help students think more deeply about expressions by pairing them with statements. They can read a statement like "The quotient of 10 and y" and write the algebraic expression. They could also start with the expression and write the statement, which encourages them to think through what is happening to the numbers and letters in an expression.