Standard 2: Develop an understanding of the equal sign.

General Information
Number: MA.K.AR.2
Title: Develop an understanding of the equal sign.
Type: Standard
Subject: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: K
Strand: Algebraic Reasoning

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Access Points

MA.K.AR.2.AP.1
Show that an addition or subtraction equation within 5 is true using objects or drawings.

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Lesson Plans

Balancing Equations:

This is an engaging, hands-on lesson to help the students understand the meaning of the equal sign. The lesson is written using a pan/equal arm balance but may be done with just connecting cubes.

Type: Lesson Plan

Monster Math - Composing and Decomposing the Number 10:

This activity will have students finding ways to make ten. Students use two colors of linking cubes to make and record equations of ten.

Type: Lesson Plan

Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

Equations on the Math Balance:

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for teaching inequalities and equations with the math balance in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.

Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

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