Math Lesson - Enrichment, Word Problems Sums and Differences within 20, Grade 1
In the "Enrichment" lesson, first-grade students will dive into the fascinating world of Word Problems involving Sums and Differences within 20. This lesson is a crucial part of the larger unit, Applications in Operations Within 100, designed to build a strong foundation in basic mathematical operations. Through engaging activities such as the Addition and Subtraction: Equations Worksheet, Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet, and Adding and Subtracting: Instruments Worksheet, students will develop their skills in solving practical addition and subtraction problems.
Why is this important? Mastering these skills is essential not only for academic success but also for everyday life. Whether it's figuring out the total number of items in a shopping cart or determining how many pieces of candy are left after sharing with friends, the ability to quickly and accurately perform addition and subtraction is a valuable tool. Moreover, by solving word problems, students will enhance their reading comprehension and analytical skills, as they learn to decipher the information presented and apply the appropriate operations to find solutions. This lesson sets the groundwork for more complex mathematical concepts and promotes a love for learning through interactive, hands-on activities.
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Activity 1 / Addition and Subtraction: Equations Worksheet
One of the most common number equation solving mistakes young mathematicians make is not using the correct order of operations when solving equations. This cheery worksheet will give your child plenty of practice solving addition and subtraction problems using colorful pictures for one-to-one representation. They'll strengthen their visual processing skills as well as they decide whether they add or subtract, and use the traceable lines to identify the correct equation.
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Activity 2 / Drawing to Help Us Subtract Worksheet
Math is meaningful when it involves different solution strategies. This free worksheet uses engaging Arctic animal images to offer one-to-one representation for your child to solve basic subtraction word problems. They'll read the problem and then use the colorful pictures of the Arctic animals to decide which drawing represents the correct solution. They'll have so much fun with their new frosty friends, they won't even know they're practicing math!
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Activity 3 / Adding and Subtracting: Instruments Worksheet
This fun worksheet lets children help their friend Isla as she counts the musical instruments she has. The downloadable PDF will have them add or subtract with Isla, using the pictures for one-to-one number representation, and then using the traceable lines, they'll connect the pictures to the correct addition or subtraction equations. It's a fun and easy way for them to work on differentiating between orders of operations too!
