One Step Equations

Introduction

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As a hook, ask students why it is important to be able to solve one-step equations in real-life situations. Refer to the last page of the guided notes as well as the FAQs below for ideas.

Use the first page of the guided notes to introduce the steps to solve one-step equations. Walk through the process of isolating the variable using inverse operations. Emphasize the importance of performing the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

Based on student responses, reteach any concepts that students need extra help with. If your class has a wide range of proficiency levels, you can pull out students for reteaching, and have more advanced students begin work on the practice exercises.

Practice

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Have students practice solving one-step equations with positive solutions using the practice worksheet (page 2 of guided notes) included in the resource. The practice worksheets include color by code, maze, and problem sets for students to work on.

Walk around the classroom to answer any student questions and provide assistance as needed.

For fast finishers, they can further reinforce their skills by working on fun worksheets including color by number (page 3 of guided notes) and a maze activity (page 4 of guided notes). You can assign this activity as homework for the remainder of the class, allowing students to continue practicing and applying their knowledge.

Real-Life Application

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Use the last page of the guided notes to bring the class back together, and introduce the concept of real-life applications of solving one-step equations with positive solutions. Explain to students that one-step equations can be used to solve problems in various real-life situations. For example, they can be used to solve problems related to buying items, calculating distances, or determining cooking measurements.

Encourage students to think about how they can use one-step equations in their daily lives. Ask them to share any real-life situations they can come up with where solving one-step equations with positive solutions would be helpful. This can be done through a class discussion or in small groups.

Refer to the FAQ section of the resource for additional ideas on how to teach real-life applications of solving one-step equations with positive solutions.

Additional Self-Checking Digital Practice

If you’re looking for digital practice for solving one-step equations with positive solutions, try my Pixel Art activities in Google Sheets. Every answer is automatically checked, and correct answers unlock parts of a mystery picture. It’s incredibly fun, and a powerful tool for differentiation.

Here’s 2 activities to explore:

• One Step Equations with Positive Numbers | 2 Self-Checking Pixel Art Activities
• Writing One Step Equations Digital Pixel Art | 6th Grade | 6.EE.B.7

Additional Print Practice

A fun, no-prep way to practice one-step equations is Doodle Math — they’re a fresh take on color by number or color by code. It includes multiple levels of practice, perfect for a review day or sub plan.

Here are 2 activities to try:

• One Step Equations | Doodle Math: Twist on Color by Number