Unit 4, Lesson 1
Writing Equivalent Equations
Grade 8
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
Students explore equivalent equations by rewriting expressions in multiple ways, then describing moves that result in equivalent equations. The focus of the lesson is on building a list of moves that result in equivalent equations and playing with ways to rewrite equations without a particular goal in mind. Students should be able to construct arguments (MP3) for why their moves result in equivalent equations.
- Describe moves (orally and in writing) that can be used to create equivalent equations.
- Write equivalent equations using described moves.
Let’s write equations in new ways.
Required Preparation
None