Equal does not mean next
Access
Read or sign the exact source and prompts neutrally, enlarge them, or scribe the learner’s chosen words. A figure, operation, regrouping, equation role or check supplied by an adult is mathematical help and is recorded as such. Show, draw, type, sign or use usual communication. One component can be enough; pause/pass/finish are choices. Four own spaces are genuinely empty. Models, criteria and next lessons stay on separate staff pages.
Complete different guided source
An imaginary story puzzle says 38+□=72.
Complete new source
A fictional code puzzle says 27+□=64.
Complete own invitation
A pretend rocket puzzle says 46+□=83.
Entry and teach
Show two equal amounts for 12+3=10+5.
Guided instruction
34; 38+34=72. Invite each relationship before the answer; teach missing facts and name help.
Id
NEXT12
Materials
Broad paper/empty bar or line/place-value headings as useful; usual communication; no actual stock/handling/purchase.
Observe and follow up
Receive one available own relationship before staff possibility. If it matches criterion, offer another small new context later; this is not automatic mastery. If not, return to the entry relationship and fade one hint. Record the actual mathematical help. If access/time is not available, change access or sitting rather than marking wrong.
Relationship to check
Teach the observed missing relationship in a new ordinary domain; not an answer repetition or further held item.
Session sequence
Read the new source and name units/wanted quantity. Show two equal amounts for 12+3=10+5.
Model on separate adult paper. □=37 because 27+37=64; using 64 gives 91, not 64.
Guide a different complete source. An imaginary story puzzle says 38+□=72. 34; 38+34=72.
Receive one own attempt. A pretend rocket puzzle says 46+□=83. Staff reference only: 37; 46+37=83.
Compare available work with: The missing part is distinguished from the whole-side value and equality is interpreted relationally. Choose one follow-up offer; never infer independence from a copied model.
What to look for
The missing part is distinguished from the whole-side value and equality is interpreted relationally.
Staff own possibility
37; 46+37=83.
Teacher model
□=37 because 27+37=64; using 64 gives 91, not 64.
Timing
An adjustable 10–20 minute ordinary lesson, unpiloted; split/stop after one useful part.
Title
Equal does not mean next