Introduce balancing equations with task cards designed to prevent overwhelm. Includes 32 cards, recording sheets, and answer keys for numbers within 10. Differentiation options for digital or print, with a challenge card. Suitable for grades K-2. Additional resources and Common Core standards included.
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These balancing equations task cards are designed so your students won’t feel overwhelmed when being introduced to this important algebraic concept. This is great for beginning number sense and all problems have answers within 10.
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Great for Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade!
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โ๏ธ “I love using these with the math balances. I give students a couple of the cards to work with a small group and find the missing number. It gets students talking and thinking about math. I love listening to how they solve the problem. I will use the cards in centers after they understand the concept.” -Shawnette S.
โ๏ธ “This is yet another wonderful resource. My students love when we use these for scoot activities. While that is not happening this year they are still excited to have them as seat work sets they can use once they finish with other classwork. I laminate these for my gifted students and hand out the sets on a keyring. They love that they can work on them even with only a few minutes.” -Kristen M.
โ๏ธ “I introduced this in small groups and then used it as an early-finisher choice. Great resource!” -Jessica M.
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Common Core Standards:
Kindergarten:
CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.1 Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings1, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.2 Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.3 Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).
CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.4 For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record the answer with a drawing or equation.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.5 Fluently add and subtract within 5.
Grade 1:
CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.B.4 Understand subtraction as an unknown-addend problem. For example, subtract 10 โ 8 by finding the number that makes 10 when added to 8.
CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.6 Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 โ 4 = 13 โ 3 โ 1 = 10 โ 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 โ 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13).
CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.D.7 Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. For example, which of the following equations are true and which are false? 6 = 6, 7 = 8 โ 1, 5 + 2 = 2 + 5, 4 + 1 = 5 + 2.
Grade 2:
CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.B.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies.2 By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers.
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These passages were written by me, Rachel Lynette. I am a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. I have written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Childrenโs Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. These passages reflect more than a decade of professional writing experience.
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Sam K. –
A great resource! Allows them to practice all their strategies independently. Gives them a center to work on quietly while also being able to move around the room.
Cathlin A. –
I really love these resources, I put them in the stations, it gives students the engagement .
Less On for Teachers –
A great resource. Exactly what I was looking for. Nice clear presentation of the resources. Easy for students to access. Great for my maths rotations. I have purchased a couple of these resources to differentiate. Thank you!
Less On for Teachers –
A great resource. Exactly what I was looking for. Nice clear presentation of the resources. Easy for students to access. Great for my maths rotations. I have purchased a couple of these resources to differentiate. Thank you!
Shawnette S. –
I love using these with the math balances. I give students a couple of the cards to work with a small group and find the missing number. It gets students talking and thinking about math. I love listening to how they solve the problem. I will use the cards in centers after they understand the concept.
Shawnette S. –
I love using these with the math balances. I give students a couple of the cards to work with a small group and find the missing number. It gets students talking and thinking about math. I love listening to how they solve the problem. I will use the cards in centers after they understand the concept.
Jessica M. –
I introduced this in small groups and then used it as an early-finisher choice. Great resource!
Autumn H. –
This is such a great resource to use in the classroom! Thank you so much!
Kimberly P. –
This resource was super helpful in adapting to meet the needs of my students when we transitioned to remote learning
Kimberly P. –
This resource was super helpful in adapting to meet the needs of my students when we transitioned to remote learning