standard_description: Understand subtraction as an unknown-addend problem. For example, subtract 10 – 8 by finding the number that makes 10 when added to 8.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to find the value of sums within 10. Students may apply what they learned about the commutative property and counting on. They may count on for certain equations, such as
\(+1\)
or
\(+2\)
equations as they can keep track easily, but count all for others. In the lesson synthesis, students return to the addition expressions cards they created in a previous lesson.
Action and Expression: Internalize Executive Functions
. Invite students to plan a method, including the tools they will use, for finding the sum. If time allows, invite students to share their plan with a partner before they begin.
Supports accessibility for: Organization, Attention
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
10-frames
Connecting cubes or two-color counters
Launch
Groups of 2
Give students access to 10-frames and connecting cubes or two-color counters.
Activity
Read the task statement.
5 minutes: independent work time
3 minutes: partner discussion
Student Facing
Find the value of each sum.
\(7 + 2 = \boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}}\)
\(3 + 5 = \boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}}\)
\(\boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}} = 8 + 2\)
\(3 + 6 = \boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}}\)
\(5 + 2 = \boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}}\)
\(\boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}} = 4 + 4\)
\(2 + 6 = \boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}}\)
\(\boxed{\phantom{\frac{aaai}{aaai}}} = 1 + 9\)
Student Response
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Activity Synthesis
Display answers to problems.


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