Tuesday, September 18, 2012

working on the chain gang

As a part of our Math Expressions addition and subtraction unit, we have a lesson on expressions and equations. The kiddos give me expressions that equal a given number. We keep repeating until we’ve made a chain of equations or an equation chain. I almost skipped the lesson because I wasn’t sure they needed it, but I’m glad I didn’t! What a hoot! Rather than having each kiddo write an equation on one sentence strip, they worked in 3’s. Each came up with 3 unique expressions equaling the groups number.

9=3x3=4+5=6+3=9x1=100-91 etc.

Not only did they do well, they added some comedy. Geez!

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Download this little freebie from Google Docs. Each student will have 4 “links” to add to their group’s chain

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4 comments:

  2. So cute! I'm glad you didn't skip it either, then I would have missed this cute picture :)
    Elizabeth

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  4. haha love it! Thanks for sharing!

    BTW I saw your BIG milestone on TPT...congrats!

    Natalie
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