Day 108 Subtraction Equations

6th Grade Math Standards: Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for cases in which p, q, and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.

The Learning Objective: Isolate a variable in an addition or subtraction problem by isolating the variable.

Agenda:

1. Self-Assessment 
2. Review Quizzes on distributive property and combining like terms
3. Addition Equation homework review
4. Subtraction Equation Notes
5. Subtraction Equation Practice 
6. Start homework

The Assessment: After the notes were done, students were asked to try a couple problems from the book that were not part of the homework and were checked before going onto the homework. The self-assessment as always was kept in the classroom and served as a way for students to verify what they need more exposure to in the future.

Homework: Page 539 #1-9 and #15-17

My Glass Half-Full Take: It was apparent in looking at homework from addition equations that students were not properly isolating the variable in one class particularly more than the others. In doing the same drill as the previous day, students were able to take a step in the right direction and begin showing how to cancel the work.

One Thing to Do Differently: Overall this was a very boring lesson. I say that not only for the kids, but for myself. I have no voice to begin with today, but I also wasn't helped by the lack of flare this lesson had. I need a song, a dance, a challenge - something to get enthusiastic about it myself.