options: Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.

Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.

Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.

Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.

Understand addition as putting together and adding to, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from.

Gain familiarity with factors and multiples.

Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.

Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.

Use polynomial identities to solve problems.

Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.

Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.

Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.

Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division.

Write and interpret numerical expressions.

Rewrite rational expressions.

Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems.

Analyze patterns and relationships.

Add and subtract within 20.

Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.

Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables.

Generate and analyze patterns.

Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.

Understand and apply properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic.

Solve systems of equations.

Interpret the structure of expressions.

Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.

Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division.

Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.

Multiply and divide within 100.

Work with radicals and integer exponents.

Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.

Work with addition and subtraction equations.

Create equations that describe numbers or relationships
problem_activity: Activity
The purpose of this activity is for students to think about what they see as “least difficult” and “most difficult” when looking at equations and to practice solving equations. Students also discuss strategies for dealing with “difficult” parts of equations.
Launch
Keep students in the same groups of 2. Give students 3–5 minutes quiet think time to get started and then 5–8 minutes to discuss and work with their partner. Leave ample time for a whole-class discussion.
Representation: Internalize Comprehension
. Activate or supply background knowledge. Allow students to use calculators to ensure inclusive participation in the activity.
Supports accessibility for: Memory; Conceptual processing
Student Facing
Here are a lot of equations:
A.
\(\text{-} \frac56(8+5b)=75+\frac53 b\)
B.
\(\text-\frac12(t+3)-10=\text-6.5\)
C.
\(\frac{10-v}{4}=2(v+17)\)
D.
\(2(4k+3)-13=2(18-k)-13\)
E.
\(\frac{n}{7}-12=5n+5\)
F.
\(3(c-1)+2(3c+1)=\text-(3c+1)\)
G.
\(\frac{4m-3}4=\text{-}\frac{9+4m}8\)
H.
\(p-5(p+4)=p-(8-p)\)
I.
\(2(2q+1.5)=18-q\)
J.
\(2r+49=\text{-}8(\text{-}r-5)\)
Without solving, identify 3 equations that you think would be least difficult to solve and 3 equations you think would be most difficult to solve. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.
Choose 3 equations to solve. At least one should be from your "least difficult" list and one should be from your "most difficult" list.
Student Response
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Student Facing
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Mai gave half of her brownies, and then half a brownie more, to Kiran. Then she gave half of what was left, and half a brownie more, to Tyler. That left her with one remaining brownie. How many brownies did she have to start with?
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Activity Synthesis
The purpose of this discussion is for students to discuss strategies for solving different types of equations. Some students may have thought that an equation was in the “least difficult” category, while others thought that the same equation was in the “most difficult” category. Remind students that once you feel confident about the strategies for solving an equation, it may move into the “least difficult” category, and recognizing good strategies takes practice and time.
Poll the class for each question as to whether they placed it in the “most difficult” category, “least difficult” category, or if it was somewhere in the middle. Record and display the results of the poll for all to see.
For questions with a split vote, have a group share something that was difficult about it and something that made it seem easy. If there are any questions that everyone thought would be more difficult or everyone thought would be less difficult, ask students why it seemed that way. Ask students, “Were there any equations that were more difficult to solve than you expected? Were there any that were less difficult to solve than you expected?”
Consider asking some of the following questions to further the discussion:
“For equation A, what could we do to eliminate the fraction?” (Multiply each side by the common denominator of 6. Then the terms will all have integer coefficients.)
“Which other equations could we use this strategy for?” (Any equations that had fractions, such as B, C, E, and G.)
“What steps do you need to do to solve equation D? Which other equations are like this one?” (There is a lot of distributing and collecting like terms. F and H also have to distribute several times.)
“What other strategies or steps did you use in solving the equations?”
Representing: MLR3 Clarify, Critique, Correct.
After polling students about the difficulty of each problem, choose the question that was ranked as “most difficult” for students to solve, and display a possible incorrect solution. For example, display
\(2(2q+1.5\)
)
\(=\)
\(4q+1.5\)
, to invite discussion about the distributive property. Invite students to share what makes the question difficult and to name strategies or moves that can be used to solve the equation. Invite students to work with a partner to revise and correct the response. Let them know that they should each be prepared to explain their work. When pairs share their responses with the class, draw students' attention to the language used to describe the steps they took, to clarify their strategies. This will support student understanding of strategies they can use to deal with “difficult” parts of equations.
Design Principle(s): Maximize meta-awareness


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