A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN

MATHEMATICS 8

I. Learning Competencies
The learner evaluates algebraic expressions for given values of the variables. [M7AL-IIc-4].
II. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students must be able to:
1. Evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variables;
2. Find appropriate values of the variables that will make a given algebraicexpression true; and
3. Solve real-life problems involving algebraic expressions.
III. Subject Matter

Topic: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Reference: E-Math Elementary Algebra pp. 199 - 202, KhanAcademy and Quipper
Instructional Materials: Laptop, Projector, PowerPoint Presentation, Visual aids, Activity cards

IV. Instructional Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Preliminary

1. Prayer The student will lead the prayer.

Dear God … … … Amen
Class let’s all stand up.
Before we start, Fjord please lead the prayer

2. Greetings
Good Morning Teacher Ezekiel! It’s nice to see you!
Good Morning class!
(picking up the pieces of paper under the chairs)
It’s nice to see you too.
Please pick up the pieces of paper under your (sitting down)
chair and check your alignment.
You may now take your seats. Present!

Let’s check your attendance say present if you’re here.

B. Lesson Proper

1. Review Sir! The lesson yesterday was about Writing Algebraic

Expression.
Class! What was our lesson yesterday?
Yes, Angelene!

Very Good!
Sir! An algebraic expression is a mathematical statement
What is an Algebraic Expression? that contains a combination of numbers, symbols,
Yes, Uno! variables and mathematical operators. It does not have an
equals sign.
Very Good!
 I need 5 students to give me an example of 1. 2x3 – 1 4. 4 + 2x
Algebraic Expression and write it on the board? 3x
5.
Very Good! All of that are examples of Algebraic
Expression. 7 y−4
2y
C. Motivation 3. 2

x +4 x−4
Now, class I have here sets of maze puzzles. All you
need to do is to answer the following question and
always keep in mind the PEMDAS RULE. You only

Yes, Sir
Food Monkey Delivery Service.
The task you all need to do is help the delivery man to
deliver all the foods to the right houses by correctly
answer the given set of questions. You must deliver all
the foods in 5 minutes.

Very Good!

D. Introduction

Algebra is one of the most interesting and challenging

part of Mathematics. It is where other branches of
Mathematics is derived. Also, it provides written language
in which mathematical ideas are expressed that makes
things easier, and problems are simplified using notation
and numbers instead of verbal descriptions.

E. Discussion

Now, I will discuss to you how to evaluate algebraic

expression.
Do you have any idea about on how to evaluate
algebraic expressions?

Yes, Garrete

Very Good!

Evaluating an algebraic expression simply means that we

For example, we are to evaluate the algebraic expression
2x – y for x = 4 and y =2.
If that’s the case what will be the result? If we substitute
the values for x and y in the given algebraic expression.
have to simplify or reduce the expression down to a single
numerical value. As we have discussed earlier, variables
can assume multiple values. Hence, in evaluating
algebraic expressions, we have to substitute numerical
values to the variables.

Who wants to try?

Yes, Cenia!
2x – y = 2(4) – (2)
= 8–2
Very Good! It’s seems like you all did your advance =6
reading about our lesson.

Open your E-book on p.199

Who wants to give me the steps on how to evaluate

algebraic expressions? (Opening their E-Books)

Yes, Enzo! (Raising their hands)

 Steps in Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Very Good! Another One. 1. Replacing the variable by the

Yes, Ruby! given number value
(Substitution)
Very Good! 2. Performing the indicated
arithmetic, following the orderof
So, for example you are asked to evaluate 4x +3, operations. (PEMDAS RULE)
when x = 4

Who can evaluate this algebraic expression using the two

steps?

Yes, Antonio!

Well done! 4x +3, where x = 4

Solution:
4x +3 = 4(4) + 3
= 16 + 3
For the next example is = 19
2x−3
, where x = 3/2 and y = 4
y+2 2x−3
, where x = 3/2 and y = 4
Yes Fred y+2
Excellent! Solution:

2x+3 2 −3

y =2
Another example is in word problem;
= 3−63
The length of a rectangle is 5 less than twice its width.
Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its width is 10cm?
=
Class! Who can give me the steps in solving word
= 0
problems? This is just a recap of your elementary word
problem solving.

Yes, Pao!

Very Good Pao!

Who can tell me what is asked on the given problem?

Steps in solving word problem
1. Identify what is asked
Yes, Ian! 2. List what are given facts
(Represent the unknownquantities
using variables.) 3. Create a working
Excellent! equation
4. Solve the Problem
Who can tell me what are given facts?

Yes, Chinee! Find the perimeter of the rectangle

Very Good! Always remember to translate English phrase

to mathematical phrase.

Next who can create the working equation?

Yes, Krisha Length (l) is 5 less than twice the width or 2w - 5

The working equation will be

P = 2l + 2w
P:
Perimeter l:
Length w:
Width
Excellent! P = 2(2w – 5) + 2w
Lastly, who can solve the problem? Substitute the given value; that is w = 10.
Solution:
Yes, Kim! P = 2[2(10) − 5] + 2(10)
P = 2(15) + 2(10)
P = 30 + 20
P = 50
Very Good!
Therefore, the perimeter of the rectangle is 50cm.

F. Generalization

Are there any more question?

Sir, regarding example the third example what will
Yes, Kenzie! happen if the denominator becomes zero? Will it also be
equal to zero?
No, if the denominator becomes zero the answer will also
be undefined. Thank your Sir!
Is it clear now? Yes, Sir!
Who wants to summarize the today’s lesson? Sir, in evaluating algebraic expressions, we need to follow
the two steps and always never forget the PEMDAS Rule.
Yes, Regie And the steps in solving word problems in order to
evaluate algebraic equation we need to translate English
Excellent! Phrases to Mathematical Phrases.
G. Application

From this time class, I want you to try and solve this set
of problems on the board. I will use your index card to
identify the students that will be answering on the board.
9 x− y
9 x− y 1. , where x=3∧y=2 x+ y
1. , where x=3∧y=2 x+ y
8 p−3q Solution:
2. , where p = 4 and q = - 1 p+3q 9 x−y 9(3)−2 x+ y =
3. (2x2 + 3y) – 2, where x = 4 and y = - 3
Let’s pick the students that will answer the questions.
3+2

=
The first student to answer is Ishi =
=5

8p
The next is Carl
− 3 q
2. p+ 3 q , where p = 4 and q = -1

Then Kiesha Solution:

8 p−3q 8(4)−3(−1)
= p+3q 4+3(1)

Job well done! You all got the correct answer.

=
=
=5
3. (2x + 3y) – 2, where x = 4 and y = - 3
2

Solution:
(2x2 + 3y) – 2 = (2(4)2 + 3(-3)) – 2
= (2(16) – 9) – 2
= (32 – 9) – 2
 = 23 -2
= 21

V. Evaluation

Find the value of the algebraic expression. (5 minutes) 6t−u

1. , where t = -2 and u = 3
6t−u 2t+u
1. , where t = -2 and u = 3
2t+u Solution:
6t−u 6(−2)−(3)
2. Maria is five more than thrice the
age of her son. In twoyears, how old 2t+u = 2(−2)+(3)
will Maria be if her son is 10 years old
now?
=
=
= 15
Steps
1. Identify what is asked
- The age of Maria in two years
2. List what are the given. (Represent the unknown
quantities using variables.)
- Let s be the age of the son. Since Maria’s age is five
more than thrice the age of her son, the age of
Maria is 3s + 5.
3. Create working equation.
(3s +5) +2
4. Solve the problem.

Solution:
Substitute the given value; that is, s = 10.

Maria′s age = (3s + 5) + 2

= [3(10) + 5] + 2
= (35) + 2
= 37
Therefore, Maria will be 37 years old in two years.
VI. Assignment

For your assignment please answer this worksheet and

write your solutions in a one whole intermediate paper.

Goodbye Class! If you have questions or clarifications my

consultation time is posted at the faculty room. Have a Goodbye Sir Ezekiel. Thank you for teaching us. See
great day and God Bless. you tomorrow God Bless you and take care.