What are Variables?
Grade 6 · Math · 39 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define a variable and explain its purpose in algebra.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 3:18
What is a variable? | Introduction to algebra | Algebra I | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A variable is a symbol that represents a value that can change or vary.
- 2
In the example from the video, the amount of tips earned per hour is a variable because it is not fixed.
- 3
Instead of writing out the entire word 'tips', we can use a letter such as 't' or 'x' to represent the variable.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Define what a variable is and explain its purpose in algebra using an example from the video.”
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