Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Working With Expressions and Equations Part 1
Sixth graders use their knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations to write expressions and equations using appropriate math symbols.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Video Game Scores
Standard 5.OA.2 asks young scholars to "Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them." This task asks students to exercise both of these complementary skills,...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Writing Expressions the Right Way!
Writing expressions paves the path to writing and solving equations.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Gym [Pdf]
This task challenges students to use rules to calculate and compare the cost of memberships.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Wacky Water World
At this site investigate linear equations with a graphing calculator. Data is gathered from a hypothetical situation of purchasing tickets at a waterpark.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Target: An Equations Game
Using decks of cards and knowledge of number operations, learners develop multi-step equations to reach a target number.