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Grade 6 - Patterning and Algebra

Solving Equations 1

Follow-up Exercises (PDF) (Word Document)

Solutions to follow-up exercises

In the game Solving Equations 1, students must solve equations involving addition or subtraction.

Instructions for the lesson:

Send each student to mathfrog.ca. Have each student select Welcome, KIDZ, Grade 6, Patterning and Algebra, and Solving Equations 1.

First, give each student a copy of the follow-up exercises. Have him/her complete questions 1 and 2 and then play the game Solving Equations 1. Each student should read the instructions carefully.

Students have three minutes to solve as many equations as correctly as possible. Press "Go" to begin and "Pause" to stop the clock. Students must hit "Continue" to return to the game.

Each student must enter his or her value in the space provided and then hit enter on the keyboard or click the "Press Enter" button.

After the students have played the game several times, have them complete the follow-up exercises for reinforcement.


Solutions to follow-up exercises