standard_description: Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 × 7.
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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