Solving Equations Introduction

Lesson Prep

Lesson Details

• Duration: 50 minutes

• Learning Goal: Create a purpose for solving equations and connect student strategies to formal equations.

Prework

• Consider joining our free online workshop to explore 3 Act Math more in depth

• If possible, use big whiteboards and have each group member write with different colors

• Write pre-scripted questions for audience members to ask during presentations

Answer Keys

• Link to Answer Keys

Classwork

• 3 Act Math - Filling it up! (Jon Orr)

• Connection Handout

Standards

Common Core

• HSA.CED.A.1 – Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions.

• 8.EE.C.7 – Solve linear equations in one variable.

• 8.EE.C.7.B – Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.

TEKS

• A.5(A) – solve linear equations in one variable, including those for which the application of the distributive property is necessary and for which variables are included on both sides