Algebra Lab

Mathematics discovery

Algebra Lab

Today's mission

Algebra Lab: Look and choose

Algebra Lab: Choose what belongs in the box so both trays hold five counters.

Notice Try Show
A balance with five counters on one side and a box plus two counters on the other

What do you think?

Grown-up guide

Learning goal

Represent an unknown quantity with a concrete box and preserve equality through matching moves.

Listen for

The box symbol has a fixed value in every problem forever.

Teaching move

Open the box after the prediction and count both sides with the learner.

Standards under review

CCSS.MATH.1.OA.D.8 / CCSS.MATH.2.OA.A.1

Educator review is required before verified-release status.

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