October · Week 3 · Finn the Fox
Week 3 · Oct 19–23
Multi-Step Equations
Tidy first, then solve.
Multi-step equations: simplify first, distribute negative factors, combine like terms before solving, mixed practice, then Boss Prep.
The five days
5 Missions · 5 Mission DebriefsOne Mission at a time.
Each Mission includes its Mission Debrief for self-checking. Friday’s Mission is Boss Prep.
MONDAY
Multi-Step Equations: Simplify First
Two phases, in that order, every time.
Get Mission ↓TUESDAYDistribute with Negative Factors
Multiply the outside factor by each term, sign included.
Get Mission ↓WEDNESDAYCombine Like Terms, Then Solve
Tidy each side before you move anything across the equals sign.
Get Mission ↓THURSDAYMulti-Step Mixed Practice
Distribute, combine, undo, check. The order is the method.
Get Mission ↓FRIDAY · BOSS PREPBoss Prep: Multi-Step Equations
Every lock needs tidying before it can be undone.
Get Boss Prep ↓Student access: Daily Missions open with their lesson. The full Mission Pack is the week’s one-file bundle and is meant to open on Friday after the week has been taught.