How do we understand the meaning of the equal sign and decide if addition and subtraction equations are true or false?
Critical Thinking: Students will analyze equations to understand and explain the concept of balance represented by the equal sign.
Communication: Students will discuss their reasoning behind determining the truth of an equation and share strategies for creating true equations.
Collaboration: Students will work together to create and evaluate addition and subtraction equations, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
What does the equal sign really mean?
How can we tell if an addition equation is true or false?
How can we check if a subtraction equation accurately represents a situation?
Students will understand the equal sign represents a balance between two sides of an equation.
Students will demonstrate the ability to determine the truth of simple addition and subtraction equations.
Students will create their own addition and subtraction equations and justify whether they are true or false.
1.OA.D.7: Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false.
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