3.+Solve+Equations+CT

=Solving Equations= A Collection of Tasks for Learning or Assessment SE > · single variable equations > · single variable inequalities algebraically and graphically. > · literal equations for a specified variable (rearrange a formula for a specific variable.
 * Targets:**
 * 1) I can solve:
 * 1) I can solve proportions that contain variables.
 * 2)  I can solve word problems, including those with constant rates of change, by writing and solving equations.

Developing Algebraic Thinking
[| Number Tricks and algebra (Pre 5a.1-Revised).doc][| TRAFFIC JAM-Algebraic Thinking.doc]

Solving Equations
These lessons utilize manipulatives (hands-on equations and candy) to solve equations. [| Build and Solve (Alg 3.1 Revised).doc][| SolvingEquationsUsingCandy.doc]

Toolbox lessons guide students through the steps involved in solving equations. [| Solving Equations Toolbox.doc][| My Equation Toolbox -teacher (Alg 3 Revised).doc][| My Equation Toolbox- student(Alg 3 Revised).doc]

Students examine solved equations to identify mistakes. [| Examining Equation Solutions.doc][| Inspection of a Solved Equation.doc] Students use writing to explain the steps involved in solving equations.[| Writing about Solving Equations.doc] A good summary game for solving equations.[| Solving Equations Game (Pre 5.3a).doc]

Foldables summarizing solving equations.[| One-Step Equation Foldable.doc][| Solving Equations Foldables I (Alg 3 Revised).doc] Practice worksheets for solving equations.[| Solving Two Step Equations-Practice.pdf] [| Two Step Word Problems - Practice.pdf][| Solving Multi-Step Equations - Practice.pdf]

Writing and Solving Equations
In the following lessons students write equations that match stories and then solve the equations. [| Writing and Solving Equations from Word Problems (Pre 5a.3).doc][| Equations from Symbols and Stories (Pre 5a.4).doc] [| Equation Stories(Alg 3).doc][| Equation Stories and Solutions.doc][| Elevator Puzzle-Equations.doc]

Inequalities
[| Solving and Graphing Inequalities Practice.doc][| Solving Equations and Inequalities Practice.doc] [| Solving Inequalities - Practice.pdf][| Inequality Applications.doc]

Solving Literal Equations
[| Solving Literal Equations for a Specified Variable.doc]

Assessment
[| BalancingandSolving (Alg 3.2).doc]