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Dora DePaolis
AIS 7: Math
Aim: Word Problems requiring addition, subtraction and
multiplication of positive & negative numbers
Do Now: Review how to read a thermometer
Objectives:
Students will be able to identify key words in mathematical
equations Students will utilize visual cues to support their
comprehension of mathematical word problems
Math Common Core Learning Standards 7.EE
Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and
algebraic expressions and
equations. Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems
posed with positive and
negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions,
and decimals), using tools
strategically.
Materials: SmartBoard Presentation
Procedures:
Take attendance Do Now Activity: Review how to read a
thermometer Ask students to identify and circle the critical
information in the following word problem:
o The temperature in Kansas during the winter usually ranges
from -6 degrees to 1degree. On January 7 the temperature dropped to
-10 degrees at 1 AM. By noon the
temperature rose 10 degrees before it fell another 5 degrees.
What was the high
temperature on January 7?
Read last line first what is equation looking for? Insert arrow
up / down above key words; Will total be bigger or smaller than
starting temp?
How many times will temp change? (once add/subtract; more than
oncemultiplication / division)
Provide students with temperature equations that are accompanied
by visual cue(thermometer) ; students must solve equations, showing
all work, and explain how they found
their answers
o The phrasing of equations that require addition or subtraction
is changed so thatmultiplication is required
Review banking-related word problem terminology Provide students
with banking equations that are accompanied by visual cues ;
students must
solve equations, showing all work, and explain how they found
their answers
o Read last line first what is equation looking for?
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o Insert arrow up / down above key words; Will total be bigger
or smaller than startingamount?
o How many times will account total change? (once add/subtract;
more than oncemultiplication / division)
o The phrasing of equations that require addition or subtraction
is changed so thatmultiplication is required
Review elevation-related word problem terminology Provide
students with elevation equations that are accompanied by visual
cue; students must
solve equations, showing all work, and explain how they found
their answers
o Read last line first what is equation looking for?o Insert
arrow up / down above key words; Will total be bigger or smaller
than starting
elevation?
o How many times will elevation change? (once add/subtract; more
than oncemultiplication / division)
o The phrasing of equations that require addition or subtraction
is changed so thatmultiplication is required
Students are asked to compose their own word problems requiring
addition or subtraction; thenthe same equation must be converted
into one requiring multiplication.
o Students have an opportunity to teach their equation to the
rest of the students. Key Question:
How does one determine the operation necessary to solve a word
problem involving integers?
