Draw it Out and Write an Equation - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Word Problems Sums and Differences within 20
In the lesson "Draw it Out and Write an Equation," first-grade students embark on an engaging journey through the realm of word problems, focusing on sums and differences within 20, as part of the broader unit on Applications in Operations Within 100. Across a series of thoughtfully designed activities, including the "Guess the Word Problem Worksheet," "Match and Solve: Butterflies Problem," and similar worksheets featuring butterflies and cupcakes, students will develop a robust skill set crucial for their mathematical development.
This lesson teaches students to intuitively visualize math problems by drawing representations of them. This skill is vital as it aids in understanding abstract concepts, making them concrete, and thereby, easier to grasp and solve. Furthermore, students will learn to translate these visual representations into mathematical equations, an essential skill for problem-solving in mathematics and a foundational element in developing algebraic thinking.
Understanding the importance of this lesson, students will appreciate the real-world application of math. Learning to decipher word problems, represent them visually, and write corresponding equations prepares students not just for academic success in mathematics but also enhances their problem-solving skills in everyday life.
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Activity 1 / Guess the Word Problem Worksheet
Head up to the arctic circle to complete math word problems with the penguins, bears, and eskimos! This adorable printable worksheet is perfect for winter, and provides children with enjoyable, yet helpful images to help kids see the math they are completing. Ease into completing addition and subtraction in standard form with the assistance of the cute penguins who act as a guide for children. Compare the word problems to its written and pictorial forms to complete this meaningful lesson!
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Activity 2 / Match and Solve: Butterflies Problem
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Activity 3 / Match and Solve: Butterfly Problem Worksheet
Kids should complete math problems in a variety of ways to see and understand the different forms. This delightful worksheet uses colorful butterflies to illustrate the numbers mentioned in the word problems. Help your child as he or she reads the word problem and count the butterflies to pick the illustration that matches. Finally, complete the page at the bottom by choosing the correct equation and finding the solution. Check the box next to the correct answer to complete!
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Activity 4 / Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
This colorful math worksheet will tickle your child’s sweet tooth, all while helping him or her practice math! Read the word problem, paying attention to the numbers and the key phrases used in the text, like «how many are left». Look at the cupcakes; do you notice the slashes? This indicates that some are being taken away. Choose the image the matches what is being said in the word problem and complete the problem below by finding the matching equation and solving it to find the solution!
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Activity 5 / Writing Equations with Matching Drawings - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to use drawings to represent and write equations.
