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When understanding the equal sign, we must know how to recognize an equation and its common parts. In addition, we have addends, the plus sign, then the sum after the equal sign. In subtraction, there is the minuend, the minus sign, the subtrahend, then the difference after the equal sign.
See the fact file below for more information on the understanding the equal sign or alternatively, you can download our 26-page Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Understanding the Equal Sign CCSS 1.OA.7 worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.
Key Facts & Information
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to understand the meaning of the equal sign and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false.
A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER
- When understanding the equal sign, take note of the following:
- Recognize the equal sign as a bridge from the operation problem to the answer
- Always remember that the value on one side should be the same as the value on the other side
- Double-check your answer
THEORY
- When understanding the equal sign, we must know how to recognize an equation and its common parts.
- In addition, we have addends, the plus sign, then the sum after the equal sign.
- In subtraction, there is the minuend, the minus sign, the subtrahend, then the difference after the equal sign.
- Notice that the equal sign is written before the answer and after the operation expression. Thus, it functions as a bridge from one side to another. However, it is not only a bridge but also a mirror because the value on one side should be the same as the value on the other side.
- If there is an equal sign between two expressions, the values are equivalent.
- For example,
- 4 + 0 = 4
- Doing the necessary addition, we get 4 when we add 0 to 4.
- Thus, 4 = 4
- 1 + 2 = 3
- Doing the necessary addition, we get 3 when we add 2 to 1.
- Thus, 3 = 3
- 4 + 3 = 9 – 2
- Doing the necessary addition, we get 7 when we add 3 to 4.
- Doing the necessary subtraction, we get 7 when we subtract 2 from 9.
- Thus, 7 = 7
- Always remember that the equal sign should always tell the same value of both sides of the equation. If the values are not equivalent, the use of the equal sign is wrong.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Understanding the Equal Sign CCSS 1.OA.7 Worksheets
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Table of contents:
- A lesson plan
- Warm-up activity
- Math theory explained
- Assisted learning activities
- Independent learning activities
- Extension activities and games
- Answer keys
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