Your class will love this Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Variables math activity intended for your student's INTERACTIVE MATH NOTEBOOK. This product can be used for 2nd-5th grade math. I have included all levels so that you may differentiate in your classroom for those that are struggling or need to be challenged.

Concepts:

Variables-2 Digit Addition

Balancing Equations-2 Digit Addition

Balancing Equations-2 Digit Build Your Own (Great for Independent Work)

Variables-3 Digit Addition

Balancing Equations-3 Digit Addition

Balancing Equations-3 Digit Build Your Own (Great for Independent Work)

Variables-4 Digit Addition

Balancing Equations-4 Digit Addition

Balancing Equations-4 Digit Build Your Own (Great for Independent Work)

Variables-2, 3, and 4 Digit Multiplication

Order of Operations-3 Versions (Tiered Level of Difficulty)

Input/Output Tables-7 Versions (Tiered Level of Difficulty)

Model Anchor Papers

Vocabulary Posters (Less Than/Greater Than/Equal/Comparing #s)

Mini-Standards for students to glue into their notebook

Mini-Vocabulary cards for students to glue into their notebook

Sentence Starters for Written Reflection

Rubric