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3x = 30
x + 2y = 20
y + 2z = 9
y + zx =
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Solve
InsightMath Grade 6, Unit 5 Solving Algebraic Equations, Unit Investigation
Big Ideas Investigations: "Problems (tasks which students do not already have the tools to solve) precede teaching of the focal mathematics necessitated by the problem."
CA Mathematics Framework 2023
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Engage schema and prepare students
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5-10 min
Explore
Guide students to meet the objectives
20-35 min
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Reflect and Connect
Reflect on and
connect the learning
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GK-1 = 30 min
G2-6 = 45 min
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Adding & Subtracting within 20
Big Idea: Reasoning about equality helps to add and subtract efficiently.
Investigating Equality
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Reasoning about Equality
Essential Understandings
Different strategies are better in different situations.
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Exploring Equality
Formative
Assessment Opportunities
Summative Assessment
Lesson Structure
Engage schema and prepare students
Launch
5-10 min
Explore
Guide students to meet the objectives
20-35 min
Reflect and Connect
Reflect on and
connect the learning
5 min
GK-1 = 30 min
G2-6 = 45 min
+
60-90 min
Workshop Time
Practice and review skills
Game, Playbook,
Practice Page, Goals
15+ min
Flexible
The Big Picture
Unit
Diagnostic Assessment
Investigation
Cluster
Adding & Subtracting within 20
Big Idea: Reasoning about equality helps to add and subtract efficiently.
Investigating Equality
Cluster
Cluster
Reasoning about Equality
Essential Understandings
Different strategies are better in different situations.
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Exploring Equality
Formative
Assessment Opportunities
Summative Assessment
Lesson Structure
Engage schema and prepare students
Launch
5-10 min
Explore
Guide students to meet the objectives
20-35 min
Reflect and Connect
Reflect on and
connect the learning
5 min
GK-1 = 30 min
G2-6 = 45 min
+
+
Workshop Time
Practice and review skills
Game, Playbook,
Practice Page, Goals
15+ min
Flexible
60-90 min
+
What's inside
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Grade 3, Unit 1 Lesson 11 Exploring the Commutative Property of Multiplication
Grade 3, Unit 1 Lesson 11 Exploring the Commutative Property of Multiplication
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Reusable blackline masters that bring concepts to life with concrete learning supports
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Scaffolded daily problem sets that reinforce key concepts
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Neuroscience design principles
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Universal Design for Learning
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English and Spanish
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Student agency in tools and strategies
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Intentional vocabulary introduction
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Real-world meaningful problem-solving
Small-Group Activities
Math Routines and Discourse Prompts
Embedded Assessments
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Neuroscience design principles
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Universal Design for Learning
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English and Spanish
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Student agency in tools and strategies
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Intentional vocabulary introduction
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Real-world meaningful problem-solving
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Game-based learning
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