Equal Equations in 1st Grade Math

What materials do you need for the lesson with Lola?

• A whiteboard, dry erase marker, eraser, and 20 counters in two different colors

• A notebook, pen, and 10 counters in one color

• A piece of paper, pencil, and 5 counters in one color

• A chalkboard, chalk, and 30 counters in three different colors

What does the plus sign (+) mean in an equation?

• Multiplied by

• Added to

• Equal to

• Subtracted from

What does the minus sign (-) mean in an equation?

• Added to

• Subtracted from

• Equal to

• Divided by

In the first example, Lola has 3 peppermints and 3 butterscotch candies. What is the total number of candies she has?

• 7

• 5

• 6

• 8

Lola's brother has 2 peppermints and 4 butterscotch candies. What is the total number of candies he has?

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 7

In the second example, Lola has 5 peppermints and 9 butterscotch candies. What is the total number of candies she has?

• 15

• 12

• 13

• 14

Lola's brother has 6 peppermints and 4 butterscotch candies. What is the total number of candies he has?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 11

If Lola has 3 peppermints and 6 butterscotch candies, and her brother has 10 peppermints but ate 1, do they have the same amount of candy?

• Yes, they both have 9 candies

• No, Lola has more candies

• No, her brother has more candies

• Yes, they both have 10 candies

Lola has 2 peppermints and 7 butterscotch candies. How many more candies does her brother need to have the same amount if he has 6 peppermints?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

For the exit ticket, what should you do to show each side of the equal sign?

• Sing a song

• Solve a puzzle

• Draw a picture

• Write a story