False Equivalence Balloon Bust Challenge

False Equivalence Balloon Bust Challenge | Differentiated Worksheets
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 review equivalent number sentences involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students are asked to investigate each number sentence found inside the balloons. The goal of the activity will be to identify the equivalent number sentences showing false equivalence and draw an X across the front to bust the balloon.

This product includes:
– 6 worksheets
– 6 answer keys
– Resource instructions

Differentiated Learning Activities
Activities become progressively harder as students proceed through each worksheet. Advanced students will move through to level 3 worksheets. Those experiencing difficulties may remain on level 1 worksheets to practice the basic concepts involved with equivalent number sentences.

Level 1
Worksheet 1.1: Equivalent number sentences involving addition within 100.
Worksheet 1.2: Equivalent number sentences involving addition within 500.
Level 2
Worksheet 2.1: Equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction within 100.
Worksheet 2.2: Equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction within 500.
Level 3
Worksheet 3.1: Equivalent number sentences involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division within 100.
Worksheet 3.2: Equivalent number sentences involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division within 500.