Solve Tricky Number Situations by Drawing (3 numbers) - Part 2 - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Word Problems Sums and Differences within 20
In the lesson "Solve Tricky Number Situations by Drawing (3 numbers) - Part 2," designed for Grade 1 students, learners will delve deeper into the fascinating world of word problems that involve sums and differences within 20, focusing on applications in operations within 100. By engaging in this lesson, students will expand their understanding of how to tackle complex numerical problems by using a highly visual and intuitive method: drawing.
Through activities like "Party Problems" and accompanying worksheets, learners will explore scenarios that require adding and subtracting numbers in contexts relatable to their everyday experiences, such as planning parties. The "Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet" and "Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet" will challenge students to apply their knowledge to unique situations, encouraging them to think critically and creatively.
Learning to visualize mathematical problems is crucial at this stage of development. It not only aids in comprehending the problem at hand but also in devising strategies to find solutions efficiently. By translating abstract numerical data into concrete visual representations, students enhance their problem-solving skills, laying a strong foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts in the future.
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Activity 1 / Party Problems
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Activity 2 / Party Problems Worksheet
Yes, even with parties, there can be problems! That's where your student can come in and save the day! With this engaging PDF worksheet, they'll read the word problem and using the traceable lines, connect each problem with the correct matching picture. They will also get to check each correct answer from a selection and gain practice finding the sum of problems that involve three addends.
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Activity 3 / Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet
Sweet Erica built some colorful towers but she needs your math student's help solving some word problems! Your little math whiz will use this downloadable PDF worksheet to read the word problem, match the pictures that match the problem, and then find the answers to basic addition and subtraction problems that have two and three addends, minuends and subtrahends. They will be so happy to help, they won't even know they're strengthening their math fact skills!
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Activity 4 / Problem Solving: Tony's Wreath Worksheet
Tony has made a beautiful and colorful wreath on this engaging worksheet and your math student will be able to help him out as he needs to know about the flowers he used for his wreath. They'll read the word problem, match the problems that go with the correct answers, and solve basic addition and subtraction questions to help Tony and his bee friends. And they'll be able to practice working with two and three addends, minuends and subtrahends (the parts of a subtraction problem) as they find sums and differences!
