addition
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Add vs Subtract Concepts – Kinesthetic Approach
In working with students who have fallen significantly behind in math, a common challenge is adding and subtracting. This can manifest in word problems or simple add and subtract problems. When this is the case, the first thing I check is whether the student understands conceptually what addition and subtraction are. Here is a Google…
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Using $10 and $1 Bills to Represent Regrouping in Addition or Subtraction
Money is intuitive for many students, even when the underlying math is not. For example, I often find that students who do not understand well the concept of Base 10 place value do understand $10 and $1 bills. With this in mind, I created a virtual scaffolded handout that builds on student intuitive understanding of…
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Addition: Concept and Mechanics
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So Easy?!
Problems like the addition problem below are often viewed by adults as straight forward. This perception can make it difficult for adults, including teachers and even special education teachers to help students who struggle with it. I find that the math teacher candidates and special education teacher candidates struggle with breaking down math topics, especially…
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Adding ones digits in 2 digit numbers with carrying
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Addressing the Concept of Addition Part 2