I discovered this solving equations flowchart foldable when I still had some students who were getting their steps out of order when trying to solve equations. I downloaded this foldable from In Stillness the Dancing. I had my Algebra 1 students glue it in our interactive notebooks.
I referred to this as our flippy, flappy, foldy thing. I think this was one of our most-used foldables of the year so far. Our special education teacher loved it, too. I guess the reason why I love this so much is that it takes students step by step through the process of solving an equation.
These are the same questions I would be asking a student if I was sitting by them and helping them. By giving all of my students this tool and modeling how it works, I am equipping my students to help themselves. (And, yes, my students remarked that I was WAY TOO happy about this foldable.)
Padmagowri
Saturday 13th of May 2017
Thank you for sharing your ideas. They are truly well thought out and very helpful.
Kelly
Tuesday 7th of February 2017
Thank you for sharing your ideas. You are reenergizing me and inspiring me to try some new-to-me practices. Thank you!
Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)
Friday 3rd of March 2017
You're welcome! Thanks for reading my blog!
Donna Hoffman
Friday 23rd of December 2016
You are a true inspiration! THANK you for all you do! I teach math 1 6th grade and often need to change things for their level, but the kids really love this book. Thank you again!
Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)
Wednesday 19th of April 2017
Thanks for the sweet comment, Donna!
Anonymous
Friday 2nd of September 2016
I have learned the do/undo method...but no examples cover problems like this:
15-8(x-6) / -4 = 2.25
Anonymous
Friday 2nd of September 2016
The 15-8 confuses me in the chart
Anonymous
Saturday 16th of July 2016
Thank you so much for sharing! We beginning teachers really appreciate it!!
Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove)
Tuesday 19th of July 2016
You're very welcome!