Write and solve equations
Target: Translate a multiplication sentence and solve it.
Language target: Use “times” and “is” precisely.
Likely miss: Students solve before writing, or they write the operations backwards.
Ask: What equation matches the sentence?
If you see it: Write the equation that matches the sentence, then solve.
Evidence to listen for: The equation’s structure matches the words.
Next: If the answer appears with no equation, ask for the equation first.
Observable student moves: names both quantities, uses the represented relationship, and revises after feedback. This companion is not a score.
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