After reading "Equal Shmequal", we were reminded that 'equal means the same'. We used the number balances to create balanced equations that had to have at least 2 numbers on each side of the equal sign.
As a challenge, we extended our thinking to include bigger numbers and were allowed to use addition, subtraction and multiplication facts along with a calculator to create "Equal Shmequal Balanced Equations". This work was really impressive and allowed students to really demonstrate their growing knowledge of number sense!
*Imagine our surprise when this very concept was announced as the "Friday Trivia" question. We were prepared and handed in all our amazing work!
