Solving Equations for 1st Grade Math

What grade level is learning about determining unknown whole numbers in equations?

• First grade

• Fifth grade

• Third grade

• Eighth grade

What tool is suggested for visually solving equations with unknowns?

• Algebra tiles

• Graph paper

• Linking cubes

• Number lines

In the equation 3 + 2 = ? + 4, what is the unknown number?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the main purpose of using linking cubes in math?

• To practice subtraction

• To memorize addition facts

• To learn multiplication

• To visually solve equations

What is the first step in solving an equation with an unknown using linking cubes?

• Build two towers of cubes

• Identify the unknown

• Combine all the cubes

• Separate the cubes by color

How can you make the equation 5 + 1 equal to 4 + 3?

• Remove one from the 4

• Add one to the 5

• Remove one from the 3

• Add one to the 1

What is the correct adjustment to make 5 + 1 equal to 4 + 3?

• 6 + 1 = 4 + 3

• 5 + 2 = 4 + 3

• 5 + 1 = 4 + 2

• 5 + 1 = 3 + 3

What does it mean when two sides of an equation are equal?

• They have the same number of terms

• They are both even numbers

• They have the same color cubes

• They have the same value

In a word problem, if Bob had 3 turkeys and then had 5, how many did he get more?

• 2 turkeys

• 3 turkeys

• 5 turkeys

• 8 turkeys

How can linking cubes help in solving word problems?

• By calculating faster

• By representing quantities visually

• By memorizing facts

• By writing equations