Description
This math resource helps students learn how to effectively use tools and addition and subtraction strategies for problem-solving. It will also drastically improve student writing in math, specifically with how they explain their thinking in written sentences when they solve a problem.Ā Students do exploratory and collaborative activities using a Math Tools Resource Book. After doing the lessons, students can keep this book as a reference to go back to whenever they need help with problem-solving.
The download includes the following for both addition and subtraction:
Lesson Plans
Math Tools Resource BookĀ for students
Pre-AssessmentsĀ
Post AssessmentsĀ
Grading Rubrics for Pre and Post Assessments
Title & Headings for Chart
The Math Tools Resource Book provides practice with using the following tools:
CountersĀ
Connecting Cubes
Number LineĀ
Open Number LineĀ
Tens Frames
Place Value BlocksĀ
Hundreds ChartĀ
It also has these visual references to help students with writing explanations about how they solved:
Mathematical Explanation checklistĀ
Written ExampleĀ
Sentence starter frames
Transition wordsĀ
Academic Vocabulary (one visual with provided words, and also a blank template for the class to brainstorm their own)
Additional Simple Sentence Frames (for students who need extra support)
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Please see the preview for pictures of all thatās included.
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