How do we solve addition and subtraction sentences to solve real-world problems with and without concrete objects?
Adaptive Perseverance: Students will try different strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems, learning from mistakes and persevering until they find a solution.
Learner’s Mindset: Students will remain open to exploring new ways of solving problems and recognize the value of making mistakes as part of learning.
Communication: Students will explain their problem-solving processes and how they arrived at their solutions, both verbally and in writing.
Critical Thinking: Students will analyze real-world problems to determine whether to use addition or subtraction and justify their choices.
What are some everyday situations where we can use addition to solve problems?
How can subtraction help us figure out how many items we have left?
How can we use objects around us to make solving addition and subtraction problems easier?
Students will demonstrate understanding by solving addition and subtraction problems through both abstract methods (pencil and paper) and concrete methods (using objects).
Students will apply addition and subtraction to solve problems presented in real-world scenarios.
Students will reflect on how addition and subtraction are used in daily life and share examples from their own experiences.
1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions.
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