standard_description: Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem; understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on the purpose at hand, any number in a specified set.
problem_activity: Stage 5: Add within 100 without Composing
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Paper clips
Two-color counters
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Five in a Row Addition and Subtraction Stage 5 Gameboard

Narrative
Partner A chooses two numbers and places a paper clip on each number. They add the numbers and place a counter on the sum. Partner B moves one of the paper clips to a different number, adds the numbers, and places a counter on the sum. Students take turns moving one paper clip, finding the sum, and covering it with a counter.
Two gameboards are provided, one where students add a one-digit and a two-digit number and one where they add a two-digit and a two-digit number.
Additional Information
Each group of 2 needs 25 counters and 2 paperclips.


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