Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations with Beans

Students will use dried white and black beans to solve one-step addition and subtraction equations to realize the Addition Property of Equality and Subtraction Property of Equality through the use of inverse operations (zero pairs).
Resource ID#: 42907 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: equations, beans, manipulatives, hands-on, solving equations, 1 step equations, addition equations, subtraction equations, equation, balance, integers, addition equality, subtraction equality, inverse operations, zero pair
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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