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Math 7 Cot 3
Math 7 Cot 3
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Division of Romblon
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of
algebraic expression, the properties of real numbers as applied in linear
equations and inequalities in one variable.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
At the end of discussion, the students should be able to attain the
following:
1. Identify the words/phrases that are used to indicate mathematical
operations.
2. Translate verbal phrases to mathematical phrases
II. Content
Translation of Verbal Phrases to Mathematical Phrases
2. Analysis
Questions:
How did you find the activity?
What is the importance of interpreting or translating symbols into words and vice
versa correctly?
In mathematics, what do these symbols mean?
+ – x ÷
Guide questions:
1) What words serve as clues to what operation symbol is to be used?
2) What must be considered in translating verbal phrases to mathematical phrases?
3) In translating a verbal phrase to an algebraic expression, a single word can make a
difference.
Thus, every word in the statement must be interpreted correctly. In what way does it affect
our dealings with others?
3. Abstraction
In translating verbal phrases into mathematical phrases, consider the following terms.
Addition would indicate an increase, a putting together, or combining. Thus, phrases
like increased by and added to are addition phrases.
Subtraction would indicate a lessening, diminishing action. Thus, phrases like
decreased by, less, diminished by are subtraction phrases
Multiplication would indicate a multiplying action. Phrases like multiplied by or times
are multiplication phrases.
Division would indicate partitioning, a quotient, and a ratio. Phrases such as divided
by, ratio of and quotient of are common for division.
4. Application
Activity: Car Racing
The students will play game about Car Racing. The students will answer a question
posted on a power point thru the game. Every member has its number and the number to be
called will be the one who answer the questions. The group who will finished the line will be
the winner.
V. Evaluation
Directions: Select the letter of your choice. Write it on the space before each
number.
_____1. The ratio of x and 4.
x
A. x + 4 B. x – 4 C. D. 4x
4
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