Two-Step Equations Self Checking Digital Sheets Activity
4 the Love of Math
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CCSS7.EE.B.4
CCSS7.EE.B.4a
CCSS8.EE.C.7
CCSSMP1
CCSSMP6
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Fall is in the air, and the anticipation of trick-or-treating is almost palpable. It's the perfect time to introduce students to this Halloween-themed self-checking activity on Google Sheets, designed to make mastering solving two-step equations a spooktacular adventure!
Why Use this Solving Two-Step Equation Activity:
- Immediate Feedback: Students confront 12 distinct problem cards, each adorned with orange and black colors. They receive instant feedback as they tackle two-step equations and input their answers into the sheet. Answers typed in correctly turn green, while incorrect answers remain red.
- Motivated Learning: Unlock the potential of goal-oriented learning as students strive to achieve 3 consecutive correct answers. With each correct response, a rotating array of Halloween-themed images, from spooky ghosts to creatively designed pumpkins, unfolds, revealing 1 specific picture when the row stops. It's an engaging challenge that keeps students motivated and focused.
How to Use this Solving Two-Step Equation Activity:
- Share this Google Sheets activity with your students, setting the stage for a Halloween-themed math adventure.
- Encourage them to dive into the 12 unique problem cards, aiming for the magic number: 3 consecutive correct solving two-step equation answers per row.
- Leverage the included question/answer page to offer support and guidance to students whenever they encounter challenges.
- Experience the joy of watching your students master two-step equations while enjoying a visually engaging learning experience filled with orange and black Halloween charm.
Included is a detailed question/answer page that displays every problem card alongside its solution. This makes it a breeze for you to guide your students back on track whenever they stumble.
Elevate your teaching by infusing the excitement of Halloween into math education, all while reinforcing essential math concepts. Don't miss the chance to empower your students and make learning a thrilling adventure.
Note: This activity is similar to another solving two-step equations activity. However, the other one is not Halloween-themed. The 2 activities have completely different questions & images.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at randi@4theloveofmath.com. Get started on this spook-tacular learning journey today!
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CCSS7.EE.B.4
Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities.
CCSS7.EE.B.4a
Solve word problems leading to equations of the form 𝘱𝘹 + 𝘲 = 𝘳 and 𝘱(𝘹 + 𝘲) = 𝘳, where 𝘱, 𝘲, and 𝘳 are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently. Compare an algebraic solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying the sequence of the operations used in each approach. For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What is its width?
CCSS8.EE.C.7
Solve linear equations in one variable.
CCSSMP1
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Mathematically proficient students start by explaining to themselves the meaning of a problem and looking for entry points to its solution. They analyze givens, constraints, relationships, and goals. They make conjectures about the form and meaning of the solution and plan a solution pathway rather than simply jumping into a solution attempt. They consider analogous problems, and try special cases and simpler forms of the original problem in order to gain insight into its solution. They monitor and evaluate their progress and change course if necessary. Older students might, depending on the context of the problem, transform algebraic expressions or change the viewing window on their graphing calculator to get the information they need. Mathematically proficient students can explain correspondences between equations, verbal descriptions, tables, and graphs or draw diagrams of important features and relationships, graph data, and search for regularity or trends. Younger students might rely on using concrete objects or pictures to help conceptualize and solve a problem. Mathematically proficient students check their answers to problems using a different method, and they continually ask themselves, "Does this make sense?" They can understand the approaches of others to solving complex problems and identify correspondences between different approaches.
CCSSMP6
Attend to precision. Mathematically proficient students try to communicate precisely to others. They try to use clear definitions in discussion with others and in their own reasoning. They state the meaning of the symbols they choose, including using the equal sign consistently and appropriately. They are careful about specifying units of measure, and labeling axes to clarify the correspondence with quantities in a problem. They calculate accurately and efficiently, express numerical answers with a degree of precision appropriate for the problem context. In the elementary grades, students give carefully formulated explanations to each other. By the time they reach high school they have learned to examine claims and make explicit use of definitions.
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