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Solving Word Problems Using Multiplicative Comparisons: Tape Diagrams and Equations

4th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan

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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

Collaborate, practice key math terms and take notes
Distinguish between additive comparison and multiplicative comparison
Solve word problems including unknown variable by using drawings, tape diagrams, equations, multiplication or division
Complete an exit slip to help you determine next instructional steps

Materials Needed:

Blank white paper
Pencil & crayons/colored pencils
Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources: Optional:

“Exit Slips” as an optional assessment component (1 copy per student)

CCSS: 4.OA.A2

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Math skills get much more complex in the 4th grade. Understanding additive & multiplicative comparisons is not only a mouthful to say…it can be confusing to learn?. In this 1 hour lesson they will:

Collaborate, practice key math terms and take notes
Distinguish between additive comparison and multiplicative comparison
Solve word problems including unknown variable by using drawings, tape diagrams, equations, multiplication or division
Complete an exit slip to help you determine next instructional steps

**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the Math Bundle: “Solving Word Problems Using Multiplicative Comparisons Bundle,” will result in duplicate content.