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Subject(s) Mathematics
Grade(s) 5/6
5.OA.A.2
Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical
expressions without evaluating them
Subject(s) Mathematics
Grade(s) 5/6
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Less
Equal to
Plus/addition
Minus/subtraction
Day 3:
Practice translating word problems into numerical expressions. Hold discussion on how to simplify numerical expressions.
Partner students up and provide practice problems on simplifying expressions.
Day 4:
Practice simplifying expressions. Have students choose a partner to come up with a word problem of their own that can be
translated into a numerical expression. Have students present their word problem to the class and have the students solve
each others problems.
Day 5:
Review vocabulary covered on day 2. Play mathematical BINGO for additional practice.
Source: Understanding by Design, Unit Design Planning Template (Wiggins/McTighe 2005); REVISED TEMPLATE