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Balance It!

Play the right step card to keep the scale balanced. Miss, and the next player can steal the equation.

Grades 7–8Card game1–6 players or teamsNo student loginsWorks offline

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Screenshot of Balance It! in the middle of a game

What students practice

One- and two-step equations, p(x + q) = r, variables on both sides, like terms, no or infinite solutions, substitution

Great for

Whole-class review on the smartboard, math centers, test prep, early finishers and sub plans. No prep and no student logins.

Standards

OAS 7.A.3.1 · 7.A.4.1 · PA.A.3.1–3.2 · PA.A.4.1

Common Core: 7.EE.A.1 · 7.EE.B.4a · 8.EE.C.7a–b

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How it works

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