Balancing Equations | Equivalent Number Sentence Challenge Sheets

Balancing Equations | Equivalent Number Sentence Challenge Sheets
For students to effectively progress from arithmetic to algebraic thinking, they must understand equivalence. Unfortunately, there are many students who do not understand the meaning of the equal sign and thereby experience problems interpreting, modifying, and answering equations, specifically those that incorporate multiple numerical terms. Equivalence activities can also be used to develop student’s relational thinking.

Students will use their problem-solving skills to answer equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students are asked to view each number sentence. The goal of the activity will be to write the correct missing number in each box to make both sides of the equation balanced.

This product includes:
– 8 worksheets
– 8 answer keys
– Resource instructions
– Both 2018 and the most recent 2020 versions included

Differentiated Learning Activities
Activities become progressively harder as students proceed through each worksheet. Advanced students will move through to worksheet 8. Those experiencing difficulties may remain on level 1 worksheets to practice equivalent number sentences involving addition.

Worksheet 1 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition.
Worksheet 2 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction.
Worksheet 3 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition, subtraction and multiplication.
Worksheet 4 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition.
Worksheet 5 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction.
Worksheet 6 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Worksheet 7 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division within 300.
Worksheet 8 – Equivalent number sentences involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division within 400.