Lesson Plan

Two-Step Problems—All Operations

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Step 1: Use the resource. Step 2: Watch your class become experts in solving two-step problems. Scholars learn to solve two-step word problems in context. They use tape diagrams and algebraic techniques to break the problem into two, one-step problems. 

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Teachers may want to split up the lesson over two days, depending on how well learners understand the concept
Classroom Considerations
  • Stations will need to be set up before class
  • Fluency exercise requires instructors to use the Module Overview page
  • Note that the problems use two different variables to distinguish between each step
  • 29th installment of a 36-part module
Pros
  • Provides step-by-step guidance on modeling problem-solving techniques
  • Uses a variety of contexts
Cons
  • None
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