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20 Winter themed word problems that involve addition and subtraction within 1,000. Each problem requires 2 steps to be solved. If you need to tailor the numbers or alter the question to better suit your class’ needs, there is an EDITABLE TEMPLATE for you to type your own question. There is also an answer key slide following each word problem for teacher to project so students can reflect and compare their thinking and work. Because these are intended to be whole group, there isn’t an answer she

20 Valentine's Day themed word problems that involve addition and subtraction within 1,000. Each problem requires 2 steps to be solved. If you need to tailor the numbers or alter the question to better suit your class’ needs, there is an EDITABLE TEMPLATE for you to type your own question. There is also an answer key slide following each word problem for teacher to project so students can reflect and compare their thinking and work. Because these are intended to be whole group, there isn’t an an

20 March themed word problems (Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day) that involve basic operations. addition and subtraction within 1000introduction with multiplication and division (single digit numbers)Each problem requires 2 steps to be solved. If you need to tailor the numbers or alter the question to better suit your class’ needs, there is an EDITABLE TEMPLATE for you to type your own question. There is also an answer key slide following each word problem for teacher to project so students can

Addition Strategies 3 teams will compete to solve basic addition facts using strategies, including near doubles, making 10 to add and +9. Each team gets an allotted amount of time to solve a problem (I do 1 minute). Each player that shows their work and solves it correctly in time, will get to add a tally to their team's score. You can have students use any strategy to solve these problems. I have chosen problems that align with making 10 to add, +9 and near doubles. We are working on identifyi

I break students into groups of 3-4. Each group is given a set of task cards and a different color of sticky notes. They are colored for differentiation. The black addition sentences are sums less than 100. The purple number sentences are sums greater than 100. Students work in their groups to find the sums of the addition sentences. Once they solve a problem, they show me. If it is correct, they get to put a sticky note on a square on the board. Groups are racing to cover 4 squares in a row o

Project these slides onto your whiteboard and put it in slide show mode. Students will look at each subtraction fact and solve it mentally. Students say the answer aloud. Move on to the next slide and repeat steps. Exercise slides are sprinkled throughout to get students moving and add some fun!