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. 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 Book for students
Pre-Assessments
Post Assessments
Grading Rubrics for Pre and Post Assessments
Title & Headings for Chart
The Math Tools Resource Book provides practice with using the following tools:
Counters
Connecting Cubes
Number Line
Open Number Line
Tens Frames
Place Value Blocks
Hundreds Chart
It also has these visual references to help students with writing explanations about how they solved:
Mathematical Explanation checklist
Written Example
Sentence starter frames
Transition words
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)
Please see the preview for pictures of all that’s included.
You may also be interested in this similar resource for Addition Strategies and Word Problems for 2 Digit Addition (break apart, open number line, hundreds chart, & compensation):
Addition Strategies Resource Book for Addition Within 100
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