Exploring One-Step Equations

Algebra
Written By Adam Bernstein

Overview

Link to Experience: https://play.phenomena.app/player/bFUvN4icVVJVD7dxXKuA

Topics: math, algebra, solving for x

Grades: 8-9

Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.7

Duration to complete: 10-15 minutes

Learning outcome: Students will combine their knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve all kinds of one-step equations.

In the Classroom

Pre-Experience (Things to Look Out For):

  • What types of equations have you encountered before?

  • What strategies can you use when solving equations?

  • What might “one-step equation” mean?

Post-Experience (Things to Think About):

  • What questions could you ask yourself when first looking at a new equation?

  • What are some situations that could be described using equations?

  • Can you think of any situations that could not be described using equations?

  • Can one equation be solved in different ways? Why or why not?

  • When might it be useful to solve an equation?

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