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Bell Ringer
3 + 4 = 7
1) The arrow above points to a symbol. What is the name of the symbol?
2) What does the symbol mean?
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Experiencing Trust activity
Rules and procedures
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Students will learn to…
Explore and explain equality
Pre-Test Expectations
During any test/quiz/assessment, there will be absolutely no talking.
Answer the questions to the best of your ability.
It does not count against your grade.
When you are finished, turn them over and find something to do quietly.
Balance and Equivalence Activity
Independently complete the worksheet.
On questions 1-5, please write a short explanation to explain your thinking.
Bell Ringer
How do we communicate mathematically?
What symbols do we use to communicate?
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Balance and Equivalence Activity
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Students will learn to…
Explain their thinking on balance and equivalence
Explain the equal sign (=) and why it is important.
Number Line Pre-test
Class Discussion
Balance and Equivalence 6-10: Pair share
#6: What does it mean and why is it important?
#9: Important vocabulary?
Partner Activity
True or False activity
Discuss each problem with your partner.
Decide if the answer is true or false.
Be prepared to JUSTIFY your answer.
Exit Ticket
Twitter Summary
Give a clear, concise description of the equal sign and what it represents.
140 characters or less
I will choose 1 summary from each class to tweet.
First Pitch 425 + 355
The math problem above is an expression. At this point, the problem has no meaning. Your job is to take the expression above and create a word problem by giving it context.
Your next job is to make this problem more challenging. Using your previous context, introduce the number 275 to make this a two step problem.
Unit Plan Properties and Operations
Common Core Standards Essential Questions Learning Targets – Kid friendly Rating scale Vocabulary
Put your name on the unit plan, it is yours to keep.
We will refer to these almost daily.
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Equations
Expressions
Variables
Context
Balance and equivalence
Twitter Summary
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Students will learn to…
Analyze the “Equal Sign” summaries and work with a partner to improve them.
Describe the connection between a balance and equality.
Twitter Summary
You will each be given a twitter summary (not your own).
Your goal is to analyze the definition and try to make it better.
Use the basic idea of the summary given to you, but try to improve it.
Twitter Summary, cont.
You will have 5 minutes to improve the summary.
Questions???
5 Volunteers to Read
Balance Pre-test
Demonstration
Power Write
Describe the connection between a balance scale and equality (equal sign).
Should be at least a paragraph…
Homework
This is your first homework assignment.
Be Responsible Complete the homework Bring it back to school tomorrow Bring it to class.
Equality Homework
1) 241 + 5682 = + 241
2) 2 + 7 + 3 = + 2 + 3
3) 5 + 16 = + 8
4) 10 + 3 = + 3 + 5
5) 1001 – 999 = mWhich problem was hardest for you? Why?Which problems are similar to each other? Why?
Instructions:Try to solve each problem without using any tools/calculations.
On the back, explain your thinking as you were solving each problem. s: