Solving One-Step Equations

Here's an intro activity on solving one-step equations that includes opportunities for organizing work using "Sketch" and "Card Sort" and error analysis using "Sketch". A silent video helps students visualize how a balanced scale can model solving an equation. For more practice on equivalence with numerical expressions (and an Order of Operations twist) check out Twin Puzzles here: https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/57ae458a697f767c75597801 For a two-step equations extension, check out this Card Sort: https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/5efa14ef2e09e76c2c24f11b

By Cathy Yenca