MAFS.2.OA.1.aArchived Standard

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Determine the unknown whole number in an equation relating four or more whole numbers. For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in the equations 37 + 10 + 10 = ______ + 18, ? – 6 = 13 – 4, and 15 – 9 = 6 + square box.
General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 2
Domain-Subdomain: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Cluster: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Cluster: Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction. (Major Cluster) -

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Content Complexity Rating: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 08/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5012040: Mathematics - Grade Two (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7712030: Access Mathematics Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5012005: Foundational Skills in Mathematics K-2 (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

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Formative Assessments

What Number Makes the Equation True?:

Students find the missing number in an equation relating four whole numbers.

Type: Formative Assessment

Relating Four Whole Numbers:

Students find the missing number in an equation relating four whole numbers that involves addition and subtraction.

Type: Formative Assessment

Determine the Missing Addend:

Students find the missing addend in an addition equation relating five whole numbers.

Type: Formative Assessment

Lesson Plans

Creating a Balanced Equation:

Students will relate using a balance to the mathematical symbol, the equal sign. Students will use their knowledge of the equal sign and addition and subtraction to find the unknown number in an equation with four or more numbers.

Type: Lesson Plan

The Mystery Of The Missing Number:

This lesson uses a fun math mystery theme to help your students determine an unknown whole number to balance an equation.

Type: Lesson Plan

Into the Unknown...:

This lesson begins with a learning scale to determine where students believe they are in regard to determining unknown whole numbers in equations with four or more whole numbers. The teacher will then model solving unknowns in equations with 4 or more whole numbers using base 10 blocks. Students are then given the opportunity to practice the skill with a partner, and are asked to write to explain their work. The students will be engaged through the use of manipulatives, teacher questioning, and partner practice as they begin to work on solving unknowns in more complex equations than they may be used to.

Type: Lesson Plan

Original Student Tutorial

Balancing Act:

Help Tyler balance equations by finding the unknown number in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Tutorial

Understanding the Meaning of the Equal Sign:

In this tutorial, you will learn more about what the equals sign means and how to balance equations.

Type: Tutorial

MFAS Formative Assessments

Determine the Missing Addend:

Students find the missing addend in an addition equation relating five whole numbers.

Relating Four Whole Numbers:

Students find the missing number in an equation relating four whole numbers that involves addition and subtraction.

What Number Makes the Equation True?:

Students find the missing number in an equation relating four whole numbers.

Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades K-5

Balancing Act:

Help Tyler balance equations by finding the unknown number in this interactive tutorial.

Student Resources

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Original Student Tutorial

Balancing Act:

Help Tyler balance equations by finding the unknown number in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Tutorial

Understanding the Meaning of the Equal Sign:

In this tutorial, you will learn more about what the equals sign means and how to balance equations.

Type: Tutorial

Parent Resources

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