Deepening a student’s one step equation skills has never been easier. These no prep activities will teach your students step by step how to solve a one step equation. With the visual help of a balancing scale, students build a solid understanding of how to solve one step equations. 

These easy to use printables are:

• No prep, just print and go
• Guided notes are full page and interactive notebook size
• Builds vocabulary with Frayer Models
• Keeping students involved by coloring and completing mazes

Included in this packet are:

• 2 sets of guided notes (addition/subtraction & multiplication/division)
• 22 equations visual represented on balance scale
• 20 equations without visual balance scale
• 3 Vocabulary Frayer models
• 1 Solving one step equations maze
• 1 Solving one step equations coloring worksheet
• Color and black and white worksheets 
• Answer keys

 Within each packet there are two versions of practice problems to make it simple to differentiate within your classroom. Form A answers will only involve positive numbers and Form B will include positive and negative numbers. 

This activity can be used with:

• Whole class instruction
• Small groups
• Individualized sessions
• Math Centers

See what other teachers are saying:

Amanda K says, “This was an excellent resource combining the idea of the balance with solving one step equations. Thank you!”

Shawna C. says, “Great resource. Well laid out and easily explained for students to understand.”

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