Number: MA.K.AR.2
Title: Develop an understanding of the equal sign.
Type:
Standard
Subject: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: K
Strand: Algebraic Reasoning
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| MA.K.AR.2.1: | Explain why addition or subtraction equations are true using objects or drawings.Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction focuses on the understanding of the equal sign.
Clarification 2: Problem types are limited to an equation with two or three terms. The sum or difference can be on either side of the equal sign.
Clarification 3: Addition and subtraction are limited to sums within 20 and related subtraction facts. |
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Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Access Points
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MA.K.AR.2.AP.1: | Show that an addition or subtraction equation within 5 is true using objects or drawings. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plans
| Name |
Description |
| Balancing Equations: | This is an engaging, hands-on lesson to help the students understand the meaning of the equal sign. The lesson is written using a pan/equal arm balance but may be done with just connecting cubes. |
| Monster Math - Composing and Decomposing the Number 10: | This activity will have students finding ways to make ten. Students use two colors of linking cubes to make and record equations of ten. |
Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
| Name |
Description |
| Equations on the Math Balance: | Unlock an effective teaching strategy for teaching inequalities and equations with the math balance in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators. |
