True/False:First Graders Can’t Do

Algebra

Did you know that 1st graders can do algebra?

Are you serious??? That’s crazy talk!!!!!

This slide show and other materials can be found at:

http://aespanthers.pbworks.com/w/page/55400526/FrontPage

True/FalseTrue/ False statements are a productive way to get students to think about equality.

3 + 2 = 55 = 3 + 2

5 = 53 + 2 = 3 + 2 3 + 2 = 2 + 33 + 2 = 4 + 1

Are the following equations true or false?

Begin with equations that children are familiar with seeing. Move toward equations that are not in the 2 numbers and operation on left and answer on right format.

http://aespanthers.pbworks.com/w/file/60176951/Turner_class_calendar_2012-2013.notebook

Number Bonds

Number bonds help students see how numbers can be decomposed.

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Fruit Loop Algebra

Created by Laura Candlerwww.lauracandler.com

Teddy Bear Counters

Comparing teddy bear counters is a concrete way to problem solve and make algebraic connections.

Using Number Balances

More Than- Less Than- Equal: Student A picks a number card and places a weight on his/her side of the balance. Student B picks a number card from the deck and places a weight on his/her side of the balance. What happened? Record the discoveries on the recording sheet. (Ex: 4 is more than 3; 6 is less than 9). NOTE: Only after many experiences with the language of “more than” and “less than” are the symbols (< >) introduced and used.Variation: Students pick two number cards: Ex: 2 and 5 is more than 3 and 1.

http://nrich.maths.org/4725

2008 DPI Primary TeamLocated at: http://ncctmbalances.wikispaces.com/

Mr. Pip’s Fruit Balance

This drag and drop balance scales simulation is an open ended application that teachers can use to support mathematical learning in a variety of ways.

You will need to click on Manage Mass and reset the weights of the fruits to numbers that are manageable for your class.

1 apple = 2 oranges

2 oranges

= 2 peaches

1 orange

= 2 cherries

1 pear = 1 orange and 2 cherries

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy-shape-and-weight.html

Find The Rule Games

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/SumSense/sumadd.html

http://www.dreambox.com/ Choose Resourcesthen Teacher Tools

Number Balance for the iPad

http://www.venturaes.com/index_new.asp?http://www.venturaes.com/ipadapps/hom11.html