Operations and Algebraic Thinking · Algebraic Thinking
Understanding the Equal Sign
Reframing the equal sign as a symbol of balance rather than an instruction to find an answer.
Key Questions
- 1How is an equation like a balanced seesaw?
- 2Is the statement 5 plus 2 equals 4 plus 3 true or false and how do you know?
- 3What does the equal sign tell us about the relationship between two sides of a math sentence?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Algebra - Grade 1
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Period: Algebraic Thinking
Suggested Methodologies
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