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Math Is a Big Joke Algebra Style! Solving One-Step Equations Word Problems

In this one time meeting we will focus on solving one-step word problem equations (including examples with negatives). A decoder puzzle with a funny (maybe corny) joke will be used to reinforce these skills.
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
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1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Integers are everywhere!  The more students are comfortable with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing them, the easier it will be to perform skills such as:  solving equations, evaluating formulas, or finding slope of a line.

In this class, we will spend 5-15 minutes reviewing inverse operations and key words to help us identify the operation to use to solve a problem.  We will then spend the remainder of class solving a decoder puzzle (The Math Teacher in the Ice and Snow)  I am a firm believer in giving students think time, so time will be given for students to work independently before we share answers as a group.  Instruction will be provided as needed, but students should have a basic understanding of how to add, subtract, multiply and divide before taking this class.

Learning Goals

By the end of the lesson, students will have reviewed:

-operations with integers
-inverse operations
-math vocabulary
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Learners should have paper and pencil to work out problems with me.  If they need a multiplication chart or calculator as a support, I do not mind them using these materials. A link for an online calculator can be provided upon request.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I LOVE math!  I love finding creative and interesting ways to deliver instruction while helping students build their math sense.  After 25 years of teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 to students with a variety of skill levels, including 5 years teaching online to students learning from home, I feel uniquely qualified to provide learners with the tools they need to become masters of mathematics!

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Meets once
40 min

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Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-8 learners per class

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