M.7.R.EE.4
PriorityUse variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem and write equations and inequalities to efficiently, flexibly, and accurately to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities.
- a.Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Compare solving the same problem algebraically vs. with arithmetic, explaining the steps involved in each approach.
- b.Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Graph the solutions of these inequalities and interpret them in context of the problem.
Common Core: 7.EE.B.4
Resources6 thinking tasks5 IM tasksWIDAOSPI
Thinking tasks6
- Algebraic Equations Problem Sequence · Abby Bates
- Pig pen algebra · Amy Marcum
- Solve one variable equations · Deborah Harper
- OUR, grade 7, unit 15 · Jessica Throolin
From the BTC Curricular Math Task Sheet, shared by Building Thinking Classrooms teachers
Illustrative Mathematics tasks5
WIDA language connections1
Explain · Expressivespeaking, writing and representing
ELD-MA.6-8.Explain.Expressive · Language for Mathematics, Grades 6-8
Construct mathematical explanations that…
- Introduce concept or entity
- Share solution with others
- Describe data and/or problem-solving
OSPI's example connections to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. How to read these
From OSPI
Smarter Balanced interim assessment
- Grade 7: Algebraic Expressions and Equations · Focused interim block, items 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10