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Solving Equations: Containing Decimals to the Hundredths and Game

5th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan

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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of math in strategic and purposeful partnerships and take "math" notes
Solve equations that involve decimals to the hundredth value using models and drawings
Explain the methodology and reasoning and construct their own viable arguments for the answers
Demonstrate their understanding of the process by playing a game "Equation Dash"
Complete an "exit ticket" to help drive your next instructional steps

Materials Needed:

Blank paper
Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
Document camera or whiteboard

pencil & crayons/colored pencils, document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

Student Resources:
- “Exit Slips” (1 copy per student)
- “Check My Work” (1 copy per student)
Teacher Resources:
- “Equation Dash”(1 copy per teacher)

CCSS: 5.NBT.7, MP3, SL.5.4

Lesson Plan Description

Building a solid number sense in regards to place value and decimals is an imperative foundational skill for 5th graders. Working with partners, taking notes along with multiple opportunities to explain and draw out their thinking, this 1 hour lesson will help build solid mathematical skills and practices. Your students will:

Collaborate with peers to practice the “language” of math in strategic and purposeful partnerships and take “math” notes
Solve equations that involve decimals to the hundredth value using models and drawings
Explain the methodology and reasoning and construct their own viable arguments for the answers
Demonstrate their understanding of the process by playing a game “Equation Dash”
Complete an “exit ticket” to help drive your next instructional steps