Super Simple Algebra 1 Balancing Equations Solving for X for Special Education

This unit on algebra is part of a super simple math curriculum for special education and covers balancing equations and solving for X. It is based on state-extended learning standards.

What is Super Simple?

• Super simple indicates that it is intended for students working at a K-1 level and need maximum support.
• Problems are simplified and ask only one question.
• Pictures are used throughout.
• Intended for students in self-contained settings.

This unit addresses:

• Checking if equations are balanced
• Balancing equations
• Solving for an unknown variable

Students have many opportunities to engage in repeated information on reading and solving simple algebraic equations. This repetition helps students make connections to this important and often abstract information.

In addition, many of the activities and assessments include more than one version, suggestions for differentiation, and options for presentation.

For a more advanced unit on Algebra 1, still intended for special education settings, CLICK HERE

See the preview for a more detailed look at the contents.

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Super Simple Algebra 1 Unit Includes:

⭐ This unit comes in two complete files: one in color and one in black and white.

In the zipped folder, you will find:

• 10 days of lesson plans
• Activities in color
• Activities in black and white
• Voice-recorded PowerPoint shows
• Balancing Equations PowerPoint to use with activities
• What is X? PowerPoint to use with activities

Super Simple Algebra Activities:

• Vocabulary board (no vocabulary cards in this unit)
• Group activities (1 for each week)
• Week 1
  • 10 worksheets checking if equations are balanced
  • 15 worksheets balancing equations using pictures and letters/numbers
  • Assessment
• Week 2
  • 10 worksheets finding unknown variable only using pictures
  • 10 worksheets finding X with pictures
  • Assessment

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Much of what I have learned about curriculum development is incorporated in these units. For example, do not be afraid of repetition. It is critical that students with significant disabilities get to experience material over several days to be able to fully assimilate what is being taught. Also, adding visual supports to your printables and class activities helps students be able to pay more attention to the content you are presenting rather than the mechanics of what is expected. Finally, ask questions. Good questions!! Regardless of the material, if we can ask students good questions it will push them to think more deeply than before.