Today, I will use objects to solve problems with the start unknown.
Vocabulary
Notes
Take From Start Unknown – Word Problems: There were some horses in a field. Six horses ran away, and now there are 3 horses. How many horses were in the field to begin with?
Directions: Solve for the unknown in the following problems.
1. Equation:
W–3=2
2. Word Problem: There were some bowls of ice cream. Six bowls of ice cream were taken. Now there are none left. How many bowls of ice cream were there to begin with?
*MP3: Do you agree/disagree with what said? *MP6: How do you know your answers are correct/reasonable?
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following MP questions: MP2: What math symbol did you use today? MP6: How did you know your answers were correct? MP7: What steps helped you solve the problems?