[eMINTS] algebraic equations

[Pat Condray]

I have started by having the students write number sentences similar to translating a language.  ie
 
Three cookies were on the table.  John ate two cookies.  How many were left?
 
                    3                                            -         2                    =       c (cookies left)
 
Then get more complicated:
 
What percent of 75 is 16?
 
    x (75) = 16
 
 
After practice, I have them write story problems and their expressions on newsprint in a cooperative "graffitti math" activity.
 
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From: emints-bounces at lists.emints.org on behalf of Julie Fessenden
Sent: Fri 3/7/2008 10:28 AM
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Subject: [eMINTS] algebraic equations



I need some ideas and problems for addressing the GLE:
represent a mathematical situation as an expression or number sentence using a letter or symbol.

This was our lowest score from last year's MAP and it was a DOK level 2 constructed response question. 

How do you teach this?
Thanks,
Julie

Julie Fessenden
5th Grade
Oakwood Elementary

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