Description
PURPOSE:
This product provides you with seven whole-group mathematical explorations into equivalence. They will manipulate, justify, and solve equations using a basic understanding of the following properties of mathematics, each of which is introduced within its own prompt so that you can show them the process of logically reasoning through each situation. Though these prompts represent systems of equations prompts that the standards don't expect them to fully understand until Algebra I, the number reasoning skills are more than accessible for (and have been successfully used with) learners as young as 4th grade. This activity is used best to push learners toward deep, critical thought about a mathematical scenario.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This product contains:
✏️ 7 balance bender explorations
✏️ Step-by-step instructions for you on how to lead learners into deep, critical thought about mathematics
✏️ Possible hints and breakthroughs for several of the prompts are included
✏️ Plenty of possibility for extension, deeper discussion or lesson ideas
✏️ An assignable Easel activity
STORY:
A lot of my work this school year has led me to really pushing learners outside the usual confines of the worksheet-based industrial model of education. More than ever, I am learning how to really push my students to see beyond the obvious – making observations, developing generalizations and justifying their theories. Learning inside my classroom has moved from something I give learners to something that my learners explore and discover for themselves. This and my other pattern exploration activities are examples of things I used this year to drive that deep thought.
POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS:
Possible extensions are included in the file! There is always more discussion or exploration that can be done when we are drawing conclusions about equations and algebraic representations.
MATERIALS/PRE-REQS:
Besides this file, you may require:
✏️ Computer and internet access
*********************************************************************
RELATED INNOVATIONS from Mr. Kugie’s Curriculum
Categories:
Products:
☆ Hundred's Chart Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ Magic Square Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ The Odd One Out | Math Exploration
☆ Egyptian fractions | Math Exploration
*********************************************************************
Highlights
Description
PURPOSE:
This product provides you with seven whole-group mathematical explorations into equivalence. They will manipulate, justify, and solve equations using a basic understanding of the following properties of mathematics, each of which is introduced within its own prompt so that you can show them the process of logically reasoning through each situation. Though these prompts represent systems of equations prompts that the standards don't expect them to fully understand until Algebra I, the number reasoning skills are more than accessible for (and have been successfully used with) learners as young as 4th grade. This activity is used best to push learners toward deep, critical thought about a mathematical scenario.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
This product contains:
✏️ 7 balance bender explorations
✏️ Step-by-step instructions for you on how to lead learners into deep, critical thought about mathematics
✏️ Possible hints and breakthroughs for several of the prompts are included
✏️ Plenty of possibility for extension, deeper discussion or lesson ideas
✏️ An assignable Easel activity
STORY:
A lot of my work this school year has led me to really pushing learners outside the usual confines of the worksheet-based industrial model of education. More than ever, I am learning how to really push my students to see beyond the obvious – making observations, developing generalizations and justifying their theories. Learning inside my classroom has moved from something I give learners to something that my learners explore and discover for themselves. This and my other pattern exploration activities are examples of things I used this year to drive that deep thought.
POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS:
Possible extensions are included in the file! There is always more discussion or exploration that can be done when we are drawing conclusions about equations and algebraic representations.
MATERIALS/PRE-REQS:
Besides this file, you may require:
✏️ Computer and internet access
*********************************************************************
RELATED INNOVATIONS from Mr. Kugie’s Curriculum
Categories:
Products:
☆ Hundred's Chart Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ Magic Square Patterns | Math Exploration
☆ The Odd One Out | Math Exploration
☆ Egyptian fractions | Math Exploration
*********************************************************************
Reviews
