TEKS 5.4B: Solve Multi-Step Problems with Equations
Represent Multi-Step Equations
About this lesson
Learning Target: I can represent real-world problems with multi-step equations using a variable for the unknown.
Focuses On:
- Writing equations to represent multi-step word problems involving all the operations and using a letter to represent the unknown
- Grouping steps in a multi-step equation
Builds On:
3.5A:
Represent one‐ and two‐step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations.
3.5B:
Represent and solve one‐ and two‐step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations.
4.5A:
Represent multi‐step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using strip diagrams and equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
Next Level:
7.3A:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers fluently.
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This lesson is designed to support student understanding of how to represent multi-step problems by writing equations using a letter to represent the unknown quantity.
The two instructional blocks are write equations and write complex equations.
In the first instructional block students are asked to represent multi-step words problems using all the operations and a letter to represent an unknown quantity.
The second instructional block progresses in difficulty as more steps are included and students are required to use parentheses and brackets to group operations that should be completed first.
Grade 5MathTEKS 5.4BSolve Multi-Step Equations
About this lesson
Learning Target: I can solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter standing for the unknown.
Focuses On:
- Naming the steps needed to solve multi-step problems
- Solving multi-step problems using the order of operations
Builds On:
3.5A:
Represent one‐ and two‐step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations.
3.5B:
Represent and solve one‐ and two‐step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations.
4.5A:
Represent multi‐step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using strip diagrams and equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
Next Level:
7.3A:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers fluently.
Read More:
This lesson is designed to support student understanding of how to solve multi-step problems using the order of operations.
The instructional block in this lesson focuses on multi-step equations. The lesson begins as students are asked to name the steps necessary to solve a multi-step problem involving all four operations using the order of operations. Students practice solving multi-step equations by following the order of operations and writing a final answer.
Grade 5MathTEKS 5.4B