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.
Resource ID#: 211388 Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): K, 1, 2, 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: inequalities, greater than, less than, equals, equal sign, math balance, balanced equations, equations, balance, multiplication, missing addend
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: Perspective Videos: Math Teaching Ideas

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