Understanding the Equal Sign Quiz

What happens to a balance scale when a weight is added to one side?

• The scale remains balanced.

• The side with the weight goes up.

• The side with the weight goes down.

• Both sides go down.

What does the equal sign indicate in a mathematical sentence?

• That one side is greater than the other.

• That both sides are the same.

• That one side is less than the other.

• That the equation is incorrect.

If you have 5 counters on each side of an equation, what does this mean?

• One side is greater.

• The sides are equal.

• The sides are unequal.

• One side is less.

In the equation 3 + 4 = 7, what does the equal sign signify?

• 3 + 4 is less than 7.

• 3 + 4 is greater than 7.

• 3 + 4 is not related to 7.

• 3 + 4 is equal to 7.

What is the result of 2 + 2 compared to 5?

• 2 + 2 is greater than 5.

• 2 + 2 is equal to 5.

• 2 + 2 is less than 5.

• 2 + 2 is unrelated to 5.

What should you do if you see a plus sign in an equation?

• Subtract the numbers.

• Divide the numbers.

• Multiply the numbers.

• Add the numbers together.

What symbol should you use if two sides of an equation are not the same?

• Unequal sign.

• Equal sign.

• Subtraction sign.

• Addition sign.

What is the purpose of using counters in these examples?

• To make the equation more complex.

• To replace numbers in the equation.

• To confuse the students.

• To visually demonstrate equality or inequality.

How many counters are needed on each side to show that 1 + 2 equals 3?

• 2 counters on each side.

• 1 counter on each side.

• 4 counters on each side.

• 3 counters on each side.

In the homework problem, what are you asked to compare?

• The numbers 3 and 4.

• The numbers 8 and 10.

• The numbers 7 and 9.

• The numbers 5 and 6.