Student Instructions
We read number sentences just like we read word sentences!
You can determine if a number sentence is true or false, like the one below.
True or False? 30/5=6
You can make a number sentence true by filling in the missing number.
____ = 12 / (3 + 3)
You can make a number sentence true by inserting parentheses. Try it!
4 * 2 + 5 = 28
And now you can determine the value of a variable in an open number sentence!
5 * y = 40 What is the value of y?
As a class we tried to find the value of each emoji in the attached picture. Can you use a note to create your OWN emoji math?
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
This activity assumes you've discussed all the number skills listed above and have had a number talk as a class to find the value of emojis (variables) in the image. Now students apply this learning and try it on their own!