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Writing Addition and Subtraction Expressions Lesson PlanWriting Addition and Subtraction Expressions Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
6th
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Math
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45 mins
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Writing Addition and Subtraction Expressions

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Symbols make everything so much more concise. Young mathematicians learn to write addition and subtraction expressions — including those involving variables — from verbal phrases. Bar models help them understand the concept. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

algebraic expressions, addition sentences, subtraction sentences, writing expressions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners make a table listing key words for addition and subtraction

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson recommends individual white boards
  • Pupils need to understand the concept of variables
  • Ninth installment of a 36-part module

Pros

  • Well-drawn diagrams make the concept clearer
  • Teacher guide shows where in the lesson to look for mathematical practices

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.EE.A.2.a MP2

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