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Students will explore the meaning of the equal sign by representing an equation with manipulatives on a scale. The students will be asked to decide if an addition or subtraction equation is true or false by proving it with and without a scale. Students will determine the missing number in addition or subtraction equations.
Resource ID#: 49639 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: equal sign, more and less, addition, subtraction, missing number, true or false, balance, scales, math balance, determine true or false equation, equations
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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