You can use a digital form of algebra tiles when teaching this lesson to introduce a visual way of solving the equations. Showing them the initial concepts and practicing together will increase their understanding.

A great way to do a quick informal assessment of your students is through a free website called Boddle. This helps to make math more fun and engaging for students. You can create assignments for them and add them to Google Classroom to see results, or you can have this site used during stations and watch your students as they play and answer questions. Taking notes on students' work while playing is a great way to track their learning as well.

A great way to have a formative assessment for your students could be through Google Classroom. On Google Classroom you can create quizzes, exit tickets, and more. You will receive immediate feedback that will help you assess your students and find areas they may need extra attention in.