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Using the Identity and Inverse to Write Equivalent Expressions Lesson PlanUsing the Identity and Inverse to Write Equivalent Expressions Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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7th
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Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2015
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Using the Identity and Inverse to Write Equivalent Expressions

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This Using the Identity and Inverse to Write Equivalent Expressions lesson plan also includes:
  • EngageNY Resources (.html)
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  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Student Materials (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Student Materials (.docx)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A: Overview (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 3: Overview (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 Module 3: Overview (.docx)
  • Grade 7 Module 3: Mid Module Assessment (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 Module 3: Mid Module Assessment (.docx)
  • Grade 7 Module 3: End of Module Assessment (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 3: Copy Ready Materials (.pdf)
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  • Grade 7 Module 3: Teacher Materials (.pdf)
  • EngageNY Math: Translated Modules (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Bengali (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Bengali (.docx)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Haitian Creole (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Haitian Creole (.docx)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Simplified Chinese (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 Module 3, Topic A, Lesson 5: Simplified Chinese (.docx)
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The fifth installment in the series of 28 lessons helps math scholars explore the result of adding opposite numbers and multiplying reciprocals. Through this exploration, they develop a working definition of identity and inverse properties.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

algebraic expressions, expressions, equivalent expressions, identity property, inverse properties, algebraic properties

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the number line as a manipulative when working with the identity and inverse properties
  • Ask learners to record the property used when simplifying expressions

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires an understanding of opposites and reciprocals

Pros

  • Begins with an opening exercise to engage pupils
  • Connects new learning to background knowledge

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.EE.A.1 MP8

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