1. Hands-On Equations in the Target Classroom
An Introduction

2. By Grade Level
3rd grade: understanding of set up and solving of algebraic equations
4th grade: familiarity with positive and negative numbers through understanding blue pawn and white pawn as opposites
5th grade: further familiarity of positive and negative numbers through use of blue pawns, white pawns, red cubes, and green cubes

3. Available Resources Student kits – Immediate needs? (local school)
Handouts (local school)
Step by step manuals (local school)
ActivBoard and SMART templates (Office 365)
HOE verbal problems (local school)
Verbal problem alignment chart (Office 365)
Videos (Office 365)
Assessments (Website, Office 365)

4. Expectations for Use Daily Use of lessons and verbal problems
Assessments
Grade 3: Summative of HOE Level 1, formative assessments
Grade 4: Summative of HOE Level 2, formative assessments
Grade 5: Summative of HOE Level 3, formative assessments

5. Instruction Focus on discovery Checking work Real-world connections
Scale vs. interactive whiteboard
Differentiation

6. Further Assistance Available Resources E-mail: Don’t hesitate!
Verbal problems sessions: Wednesday, August 17 (foundation) and 24 (building) in Cabin 2 at Tritt – 3:00