True or false equations
Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
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Teaching Notes
Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.
Before You Begin
- Understand that = means the two sides have equal value.
Teaching Steps for Parents and Teachers
- Evaluate each side separately.
- Compare the values.
- For a missing number, use the operation relationship and substitute your answer to check.
Worked Examples
Is 7 + 5 = 8 + 4 true?
- 7 + 5 = 12.
- 8 + 4 = 12.
- Both sides are 12.
Answer: True
Common Mistakes and How to Help
The equals sign does not mean “write the next calculation.”
Do both sides have exactly the same value?
Questions to Check Understanding
- Do both sides have exactly the same value?
- What in the numbers or diagram supports your answer?
Practice Advice
Work through the example together. Ask the learner to explain the first two problems, then try three independently. Review the first incorrect step before assigning more practice.
Next Practice
- Use New Numbers to practice the same skill with different values.
- If the learner needs help, return to the example and model each step before trying again.