Manipulating Minds in Math

Matching word problems to number sentences and strip diagrams. 3 Addition Problems 3 Subtraction Problems 4 Multi-Step Problems TEKS 2.4C, 2.4D, 2.7C Cut the cards apart and have students work in cooperative groups to read the word problem and match the word problem to the two appropriate number sentences (varied placement of the unknowns) and the appropriate strip diagram. Students can then solve for the unknown value.

Matching word problems to number sentences and strip diagrams. 3 Addition Problems 2 Subtraction Problems TEKS 1.3B, 1.3D, 1.3E, 1.5D, 1.5F Cut the cards apart and have students work in cooperative groups to read the word problem and match the word problem to the two appropriate number sentences (varied placement of the unknowns) and the appropriate strip diagram. Students can then solve for the unknown value.