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Mixture Problems Lesson PlanMixture Problems Lesson Plan
Publisher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Mixture Problems

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Mix up your lessons with the resource on mixture problems. Scholars use manipulatives to model and solve mixture problems. Individuals then set up both one- and two-variable equations to solve the problems.

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Concepts

mixtures, writing equations, systems of equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource with learners struggling with mixture problems

Classroom Considerations

  • Be sure to take into account any district policies before using candy as manipulatives
  • Learners need to know how to solve equations by clearing the denominator

Pros

  • Resource includes reproducible blank cup diagrams
  • Introduces multiple approaches to solving mixture problems

Cons

  • Resource lacks handouts and expects learners to copy lengthy problems)

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