Balancing Equations Math Centers Math Tiles
5.0 (215 reviews)Time to Tile: Balancing Equations is a hands-on activity that takes students’ thinking beyond procedures and rote memorization. This engaging resource activates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while developing algebraic thinking. Students must place 10 number tiles (0-9) on the…
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 71
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Month
- Digital download
Description
Time to Tile: Balancing Equations is a hands-on activity that takes students’ thinking beyond procedures and rote memorization. This engaging resource activates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while developing algebraic thinking. Students must place 10 number tiles (0-9) on the Time to Tile cards in order to correctly balance the equations.
This resource is now provided in printable and digital formats (Google Slides).
This resource includes:
•30 different Time to Tile cards
•An “Answer Recording Sheet,” where students can record their answers so they can be corrected later. This allows the resource to be used as a perfect independent or center activity.
•Answer keys
•Management and organization tips for successfully implementing Time to Tile in your classroom.
✏️For more math tile activities, click here.
More Time to Tile resources:
Time to Tile: Equivalent Fractions
Time to Tile: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Time to Tile: Adding and Subtracting
Time to Tile: Order of Operations
Time to Tile: Multi-Digit Multiplication
Time to Tile: Area and Perimeter
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Reviews
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Great thinking activity. The kids worked in partner groups to try to figure out the expressions. Very engaging.
I’ve used these tile tasks in small group, whole group and as a center. The students like the tiles and the activity is a great way to mix it up. This particular set is challenging for my fourth graders. It’s more of an enrichment activity.
Using number tiles is a great way to challenge my students. The variety of puzzles (30) is so great! The "hands on" aspect of the practice is just what the kids need!
A fun way for students to be actively engaged while practicing the standard!
These are perfect for challenging students with core concepts!
Questions & Answers (9)
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I bought this one and order of operations. I cannot get this to print to our school printer. Our tech guy says the file is very large. He compressed it and it still won't print. I have tried printing a few pages at a time, restarting, etc. What else can I do? I wouldn't spend this much time if I hadn't just spent $8.99 on this resource.
You can find instructions and help for printing resources in the TPT Help Center.
I redownloaded and still I don't see a way to connect to the google slides. I even tried logging into to kami to see if that gave me something different. I get a 71 page pdf file.
On my Order of Operations2 file, there is a page called Accessing Your Digital purchase with links to the google slides. This file does not have the same page.
Sorry about that, Christianne. I updated the file with the Google Slides link. Thanks for letting me know.
I purchased this in 2016 and have used the print form, but would like to use the on-line, google version. I don't see a link to access it online. Am I missing something?
Hello! If you redownload the file from TpT, you will see a digital version.
I see that puzzle 16 is missing. It's on the answer key, but no puzzle.
Hi April! I am so sorry about that. I just uploaded an updated version .
Do you have anything with only addition and subtraction, something geared more towards second grade?
Hello! Yes, we will definitely be adding primary topics this summer!
I am having difficulty getting this file to print. I also purchased a couple of others, and couldn't get them to print either. Would it be possible to upload it again, or is there something else you could do on your end that may help?
Hi Loretta!
Try the steps below.
Open the PDF file with Adobe Acrobat Reader
Click "Print"
Click on "Advanced"
Check the "Print as Image" box
Print the document
If you continue to have problems, please contact TpT so they can troubleshoot this with you directly. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Contact
Hello!
I recently contacted you about having trouble printing the Time to Tile Balancing Equations. I would really like to use these in my classroom, but have tried to print the PDF from several computers and it is not printing. Can you please email it to me in a word/excel doc so I am able to print?
Thank you!
Hi Lena, Did you ever contact TpT? They handle all printing issues since they are able to communicate and troubleshoot with buyers directly. This resource was created in Adobe Illustrator, so sending you the original file will not help your situation. Please contact TpT using the link below; they will get this resolved. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Contact
Hi!
I have tried several times from different computers to print this document and every time my computer freezes and the document will not print. Can you please email me a copy of this activity that I will be able to print or issue a refund. I am supposed to be using this during my centers in 2 weeks.
Thank you!
Hi Lena. I am sorry you are having issues printing. Not to worry. Please contact TpT so they can troubleshoot this with you directly. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Contact
Hi, I emailed earlier this week regarding this product and the Adding and Subtracting math tiles I purchased. I don't see my inquiry listed anymore and I haven't heard from you. I haven't been able to use the "balancing equation" tiles after purchasing them and laminating them all due to multiple errors on many cards (I gave several examples in my prior correspondence but - for one - see the example on the page for this product. One equation says "blank + blank x 3 = 29 - 6. Either I'm understanding this completely wrong or this product has MANY mistakes like this. Nothing times three is going to equal 23. 23 is a prime number. My students ran into errors like this on many tiles. I would like a refund of my purchase or a corrected set. Please respond by November 21st with either a response, an explanation (if I'm understanding wrong! :) ) or a refund. Otherwise I plan to dispute the payments as I can't use the product as is and I've got not only my purchase price into this but also my laminating fees. Many thanks for your soonest response.
Hello! I added an update to my original response when you first contacted me. Perhaps you didn't see it. I will copy and paste it below. Rest assure your resource is error free and you are not out of the cost of laminating etc.
UPDATE: So I just looked at the "mistakes" you are referring to. For number 7 you need to multiply the 4 and 2 first (order of operations), before adding 9. So the answer IS 17 on the left side of the equation.
The other "mistakes" that you are referring to are also a result of not following the order of operations. Please email if you have any further questions. GotToTeach@icloud.com
Thank you
Melissa
