Balance Equations Worksheet

Grade Level(s):  1^st Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.D.7: Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. For example, which of the following equations are true and which are false? 6 = 6, 7 = 8 - 1, 5 + 2 = 2 + 5, 4 + 1 = 5 + 2.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Reasoning through equations, understanding the meaning of the equal sign, proving if an equation is correct, adding and subtracting, communicating ideas

Goal:

To challenge students to prove or disprove an equation

Materials Needed:

1.      Worksheet for each student

2.      Scissors

3.      Glue

4.      Manipulatives to prove/disprove equations

Explanation/Summary:

The teacher will give students this worksheet. They will cut out the equations at the bottom and then determine if they are true or false. Then they will place the equations on the appropriate side of the chart for false or true. Students can use manipulatives such as counters or unifix cubes to prove or disprove the equations.

 

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