This 6th Grade Math digital activity, also in my Solving One-Step Equations Bundle HERE, is on solving 1-step linear equations using addition or subtraction by backtracking (reverse operations). This interactive activity on solving 1 step equations only contains WHOLE NUMBERS - POSITIVE INTEGERS. For solving equations with positive rational numbers (fractions and decimals), click HERE. For 6th grade one step equations using multiplication or division, click HERE.

• This one-step equations activity scaffolds the learning. It is great for students with IEPs (special education students), struggling learners, and all students.

• Students reason conceptually about solving equations. There is built-in feedback so that students can monitor their own learning. They engage in error analysis, free response (where you can see their work step by step on the teacher portal).

• They self-assess their own learning at the end, which research shows strongly impacts learning (John Hattie).

• Embedded in the activity is a video that demonstrates the new model for students, where they can pause as needed and take notes.

• There is also a teacher dashboard that indicates for the teacher whether students accurately solved the problems in real-time. Then you can pull small groups, whether in person or through break out zoom meetings, which has potential to address students' misconceptions or gaps.

• If you are able to front-load and solidify the model (shown in this activity) with your students beforehand, it will have potential to boost student learning. The backtracking method can eventually lead to the algorithm of balancing both sides of the equation.

• Also great for middle school equations review activity - for 7th Grade and 8th Grade remediation - response to intervention equations activity.

-- Teacher Dashboard & Data:

• Not only will students receive basic feedback for correctness on their end; you will instantly be able to view student data in a snapshot on the free teacher dashboard (all digital) to determine gaps and misconceptions. This will help you support student learning via small groups, 1 on 1 support, or whole group. A check mark symbol (on the teacher dashboard) indicates correct answer, whereas "x" indicates incorrect.

• The dashboard shows the entire class - all students - while also showing their correctness at the same time. Progress monitoring data are essential in order to drive decisions around whether students are meeting the standards and learning goals, all while students are engaging in some fun!

• Super easy to implement and straightforward using Desmos, a free and user-friendly platform. Help your students have fun while engaging in mathematics. Pull students in breakout rooms or small groups to support struggling learners!

• If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at brettpatrick5@gmail.com. Thanks!

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