7.MATH.3.A
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers fluently.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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additionsubtractionmultiplicationdivisionrational numbersfluency
Skills
- add (rational numbers fluently) #dok1
- subtract (rational numbers fluently) #dok1
- multiply (rational numbers fluently) #dok1
- divide (rational numbers fluently) #dok1
- compute (with all operations on rational numbers) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can add rational numbers quickly and accurately. #dok1
- I can subtract rational numbers quickly and accurately. #dok1
- I can multiply rational numbers quickly and accurately. #dok1
- I can divide rational numbers quickly and accurately. #dok1
- I can apply the correct operation to solve problems involving rational numbers. #dok2
- I can explain the steps I took to add, subtract, multiply, or divide rational numbers. #dok2
- I can justify whether an answer I calculated using operations with rational numbers is reasonable. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Fluency with rational numbers makes it possible to solve more complex math problems efficiently and accurately.
- Understanding and performing all operations on rational numbers underpins mathematical problem solving across many topics.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to be fluent with operations on rational numbers?
- How do you decide which operation to use when working with rational numbers in a problem?
- Why is it important to check the reasonableness of your answer when performing calculations with rational numbers?
- How can understanding operations with rational numbers help you in real-life situations?
- What strategies can increase accuracy and efficiency when operating with rational numbers?