Write the equation and answer in the correct squares on the problem sheet. If the child appears to have grasped the concept, invite them to make up problems of their own and to discover the results. You may wish to give them problems slips with equations already printed on them. Check the children work and show them how to return the work to its proper place on the shelf. Child can use the counter to total- the equation.
Child can add the subtrahend and remainder to see if it equals the minuend.
Child's knowledge of quantity and symbols. Using the minus and equal signs 2. Seeing the bead bars 3. Counting the bead bars 4. Finding that the larger bead bar can be broken down into more than one bar 5.