Block Math Projects

Showing how to solve for x while keeping both sides equal and balanced!

In this anchor chart, I try to show the distributive property at work in the word itself (the i and the r are being distributed into the words). I also color-coded with arrows and end product, as well as the different terms being multiplied.

I'm particularly proud of this anchor chart in the little color-coding and square vs. cube details. Enjoy!

A good anchor chart is not too busy. It was explicitly taught that signs are kept from numbers with a greater absolute value not whichever is greater (otherwise all answers would be positive!). However on my chart I used the word "more" in quotes and used the same underlining for numbers with greater absolute value.

My students struggled with creating equivalent expressions that "add the opposite", but I found that reminding them to keep the first number the same helped tremendously. (Reminiscent of "keep, change, flip" of dividing fractions)

Cross-curricular visuals for remember x and y positions.

Step-by-step poster with examples.