Clarifications:
Essential Understandings
Concrete:
- Use manipulatives to combine like terms (i.e., demonstrate 5x + 3x by combining like manipulatives).
- Create an array of objects for the mathematical equation and match the answer symbol (+ or -) following addition rules for an equation.
- Create an array of objects for the mathematical equation and match the answer symbol (+ or -) following subtraction rules for an equation.
- Understand the following concepts, symbols, and vocabulary for: like terms, combine, variables, positive integer, negative integer.
- Use tools, as needed, to complete the four operations when adding and subtracting like terms.
| Number: MAFS.7.EE.1.AP.1a | Category: Access Points |
| Date Adopted or Revised: 07/14 |
Cluster:
Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. (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. |