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9. Solve real-world addition and subtraction problems (A)

  • From K-5 Math Companion Curriculum
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teaches Common Core State Standards K.OA.A.1 http://corestandards.org/Math/Content/K/OA/A/1
teaches Common Core State Standards K.OA.A.2 http://corestandards.org/Math/Content/K/OA/A/2
teaches Common Core State Standards K.OA.A.3 http://corestandards.org/Math/Content/K/OA/A/3
teaches Common Core State Standards MP4 http://corestandards.org/Math/Practice/MP4
teaches Common Core State Standards MP5 http://corestandards.org/Math/Practice/MP5
teaches Common Core State Standards MP6 http://corestandards.org/Math/Practice/MP6
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Lesson objective: Use objects and drawings to solve real-world addition and subtraction problems.

This lesson provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and understanding of addition and subtraction to a real-life situation. Students are asked to use drawings and objects to solve addition as "put together" situations.

Key Concept students will use: 

  • Addition and subtraction can be used to solve real-world problems.

Skills students will use:

  • Counting up to 10 objects (Kindergarten, Unit 2)
  • Adding numbers to 10
  • Subtracting numbers to 10

Students engage in Mathematical Practice 4 (Model with mathematics) as they use drawings and objects to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Key vocabulary: 

  • addition
  • equation
  • subtraction
  • total

Special materials needed:

  • manipulatives, such as counters