12 Equation
Xiangkai Zeng
- Official Definition: A mathematical statement that shows that two mathematical expressions are equal.
- Children-Friendly language: An equation is a way of saying two things are the same. We use the equal sign,“=”, to show that the things on the left and the things on the right are the same.
- What things can we put on both sides of the equal sign?
- They can be a number and a statement of calculation (+,-,*,/). For example, 1+3=4;
- They can be two numbers. For example, 0.4=⅖.
- They can be 2 statements of calculation. For example, 7+5=7+3+2.
- If there are several things that are the same, you can also use the equal sign to connect them all together. For example, 2+2=3+1=5-1=2*2=8/2=4.
- What things can we put on both sides of the equal sign?
- Pictorial example
- Daniel and John both have 3 candies. We can say that the amount of candy Daniel has is equal to the amount of candy John has. The maths equation is 3=3.
- Mia has 1 candy, Olivia has 2 candies, and John has 3 candies. We can say that the total amount of candy Mia and Olivia have is equal to the amount of candy John has. The math equation is 1+2=3.
- Practice time – Click the link below to play the game.
- https://toytheater.com/number-tiles/
- This game is called the number tiles. You can drag the numbers and the Mathematical symbols to build your own equation! Be creative, but please the things on both sides equal each other.
This is an example of an equation.
This is an example of an equation.
This is an example of an equation.
This is NOT an example of an equation.
- References:
- What is Equation? [Definition, Facts & Example]. (n.d.). Www.splashlearn.com. https://www.splashlearn.com/math-vocabulary/number-sense/equation
- Writer2, W. P. (2021, June 21). Number Tiles» Toy Theater | Learn • Create • Play. Toy Theater | Learn • Create • Play. https://toytheater.com/number-tiles/
