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Equations with Variables on Both Sides: Rubber Ducky Math InteractiveEquations with Variables on Both Sides: Rubber Ducky Math Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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8th
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Duration
30 mins
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Equations with Variables on Both Sides: Rubber Ducky Math

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Rubber ducky, you're the one ... to help solve equations. Young mathematicians use an interactive to set up a situation involving rubber ducks. This helps users visualize and solve an equation with variables on both sides.

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Concepts

multi-step equations, solving equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Apply the resource as an intervention tool with learners struggling with solving equations

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires free CK-12 account
  • It is helpful if scholars have experience with solving equations

Pros

  • Challenge questions help individuals with the process of solving equations
  • Includes a tutorial with both text and video

Cons

  • None

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