Class Activity - Write Multi-Step Equations from Conceptual Problems

This is a 4 question group activity for students to write equations from multi-step conceptual problems. Each question has 6 equations to choose from. As a group students will discuss the possible equations and choose correct answers being prepared to defend their answer. There may be more than one correct equation. This activity should take the entire class period and encourages discussion between students.

Teacher Directions Before Lesson: Divide students into 6 groups. Assign each group a letter A – F. Cut apart equations. Make a “yes” box and a “no” box. If you don’t have a document camera, then copy the questions to a Power Point to display to class. (or copy to overhead sheet to display) Lesson: Have students move their desks to groups so they are able to discuss and hear everyone in their group. Give each group their corresponding equation for #1 while placing question #1 where the class can read. Each group will decide if their equation is correct or not and then place the equation in the correct yes or no box. When everyone is ready, go over each equation by having each group explain their decision. Continue in the same way for the remaining questions. You might want to make it a game and keep score.