01 Intro to Unit 3: Equations and Expressions

01 Intro to Unit 3: Equations and Expressions

Open Ended

Opening (Community Check-in) - 3 minutes

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Reminders:

* Attendance

* Unit 2- Common 2B

* Grades

* Tutoring

Mathematics is actually a language.

The purpose of a language is to communicate and mathematics is how we communicate about quantities and logical relationships. We do so by using signs, symbols and other mathematical terms

Objectives

Today's Goals

• I am familiar with Unit 3: Expressions and Equations key vocabulary.

• I can make models of equations and inequalities. 

• I can understand the significance of the solutions and make sense of the solutions.

Unit 3 Overview

Unit 3 Connections

Unit 3 Math Strategies

Unit 3 Key Vocabulary

One of the most important communication tools in the language of math is an equation.

When students use equations fluently. It helps them communicate in math, more precisely, And it helps them to more easily make sense of math.

Equations, help us solve a variety of problems.

From figuring out how many laps, a swimmer must complete during her workout to figuring out how much it will cost to go on vacation. 

Like any communication tool equations are full of minor details.

These countless little details can either cause a great deal of confusion, or can be opportunities to build precision and fluency (graceful at math). It helps when students learn to notice the little details that have a big impact on understanding.