Lesson Plan

Writing Addition and Subtraction Expressions

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Symbols make everything so much more concise. Young mathematicians learn to write addition and subtraction expressions — including those involving variables — from verbal phrases. Bar models help them understand the concept. 

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners make a table listing key words for addition and subtraction
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson recommends individual white boards
  • Pupils need to understand the concept of variables
  • Ninth installment of a 36-part module
Pros
  • Well-drawn diagrams make the concept clearer
  • Teacher guide shows where in the lesson to look for mathematical practices
Cons
  • None
Common Core