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Representing the Laws of Arithmetic Lesson PlanRepresenting the Laws of Arithmetic Lesson Plan
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Mathematics Assessment Project
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6th
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Representing the Laws of Arithmetic

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Sixth graders connect numerical expressions to geometric area. They first complete an assessment task requiring them to identify area models for numerical expressions. Learners then participate in an activity to match area models to numerical expressions.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

distributive property, area model, numerical expressions, evaluating expressions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the lesson as a formative assessment instrument

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson requires materials such as glue
  • Activity needs prior preparation (cutting up card sets)

Pros

  • Includes solutions so you can easily check pupils' work
  • Learners will appreciate the game nature of the card matching activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.EE.A.1 6.G.A.1 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP5 MP6 MP7 MP8

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