Practice 1: Solving One-Step Equations with an Equation Balance Mat Algebra Readiness Remediation Plan

In this lesson, students practice translating between words and algebraic expressions. Students also draw models for these expressions.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the idea of decomposition. Specifically the lesson caters to math word problems, but could be easily modified to any subject (as found in the modificaitons section of the lesson plan). Students will engage with each other and the vocab to work through an easy process to decompose word problems into manaeagable pieces as a strategy to solve. All activities are low prep and can be modified to your needs. This can be a stand alone lesson or expanded by using Part 2 and Part 3 to deepen understanding through coding activities. 

6.13     The student will solve one-step linear equations in one variable, including practical problems that require the solution of a one-step linear equation in one variable. Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

In this activity, students use their knowledge of variable substitution and one-step equations to find the missing values in similar puzzles.

Solving one-step linear equations in one variable Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom. 

I created a Jamboard with equations on each slide.  Students are to model equations.  The opening slide has the key for all subsequent equations.   A red counter represents a negative integer, a yellow counter represents a positive integer, and a grey rectangle represents the variable.    After students correctly model the equations, they may be asked to solve them.  Students should use the rectangle and red/yellow counters to solve the equation.  This activity was created due to students being virtual and unable to physically move the counters in the classroom.  Students may work independently or collaboratively.  https://jamboard.google.com/d/13T40ubvlB4-JX98Jwze4DItHJEqmCL63qEBz2ALIsxY/copy?usp=sharing 

Solving one-step linear equations   Collecting, organizing, and representing data in object graphs, picture graphs, and tables Answering questions related to dataMathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the knowledge, skills and processes found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom.

In this lesson, students work to solve one step addition and subtraction equations using mental math and tape diagrams.

In this lesson, students think about the concepts of equality and inequality and then work to solve one step multiplication and division equations using tape diagrams.

This lesson is a google slides presentation to translate algebraic expressions.  My students use the Desmos calculator to calculate the variables. It is much simpler than a handheld one.  My SPED can feel accomplished in this task.

In this lesson, students gain a better understanding of the ideas of both equality and inequality in preparation for solving one step equations and inequalities. This lesson focuses on addition and subtraction equations and inequalities and what their solution sets look like.