Reading and Solving Equations

This is a very powerful lesson because it helps students to see that they can often think their way through a problem even when the mathematics involved is beyond them.  By looking at an equation as a question about an unknown quantity, students can often realize the answer as a consequence of a simple mathematical fact.  For example, if a student was only taught inverse operations, without this ability to read and think, they would never be able to solve “two to the power of x equals 8,” while in 9th grade.  However, it’s a pretty simple math fact that most freshmen should know … and if not, it is certainly accessible information.

When you download this bundle you’ll receive a zip folder with a Read Me document that organizes all of the documents within, making deploying the lessons easy.  (You can see how this document looks from the picture posted below.)  The folder also includes a high quality, well organized, a teacher’s companion that breaks down the key concepts and provides focus for your instruction, reference notes to assign for student reading or reference, one homework assignments, and links to internet hosted information aligned with this lesson for student or parent reference.   There are two homework assignments, along with a partial key.  The online information includes videos, online notes, and practice problems from Khan Academy.

As is the case with all of the bundles and lessons from Math Connected, you can use the materials easily in a traditional lesson, a flipped classroom setting, or a virtual classroom.   If you assign the notes to be read by the students, they’ll further develop their literacy and experience with technical writing.  Either way, they’re a great reference for students.

All of the materials here are aligned in a way that you can support students of various abilities, while providing access to content for review or for absent students, and even parents that want to have access so they can “help,” their child perform well in class.

As is the case with all of the bundles and lessons from Math Connected, you can use the materials easily in a traditional lesson, a flipped classroom setting, or a virtual classroom.   If you assign the notes to be read by the students, they’ll further develop their literacy and experience with technical writing.  Either way, they’re a great reference for students.

All of the materials here are aligned in a way that you can support students of various abilities, while providing access to content for review or for absent students, and even parents that want to have access so they can “help,” their child

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