Sample Assessment: Equations Assessment

Sample Assessment: Equations

In the box below, write the definition of an equation.

An equation is a ___________ ________________ that uses the _____ sign to show that the ________ on both sides is the ____________.

In the box below, write an example of an equation.

Complete these equations:

3. 2 x 3 = 4.  (2 x 3) x 4 = 

      5.   4 x 7 6.  4 x 4

      7.  2 x a = 12 8.  b x 2 = 20
          a =         b = 

      9. 3 x a = 15 10. 2 x (3 x 4) =
          a = 

11. In the box below, write a word problem that uses an equation with a missing factor.

12. What resources and strategies can you use to learn more about equations?
Circle all that you can use:

Eat a good breakfast Make sure others are following rules
Math book Research equations on the internet
Storybooks Get enough sleep
My teachers Work with a partner
Do lots of homework Look at poster about equations

Write any other strategies and tools that can help you succeed in math:
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