standard_description: Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. For example, which of the following equations are true and which are false? 6 = 6, 7 = 8 – 1, 5 + 2 = 2 + 5, 4 + 1 = 5 + 2.
problem_activity: Stage 2: Subtract 1 or 2
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Number cards 0–10
Two-color counters
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Five in a Row Addition and Subtraction Stages 1 and 2 Gameboard

Narrative
Students choose a number card 0-10 and choose to subtract 1 or 2 from the number on their card and then place their counter on the difference.
Variation:
Students can choose to add or subtract 1 or 2.
Additional Information
Each group of 2 needs 25 counters.


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