Solving Addition and Subtraction Problems

3rd GradeMath45 min

aligned to 3.5a

Learning Objective

I can show one-step and two-step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000 using pictures, number lines, and equations.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

16 min

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • We can use pictures, number lines, and equations to help us check our thinking and solve problems in more than one way.

  • An equation is a mathematical statement that uses an equal sign to show that two expressions are equal.

  • On a number line, numbers increase from left to right, which is usually addition, and numbers decrease from right to left, which is usually subtraction.

Practice

14 min

5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Maria has 235 beads. She buys 143 more beads. Show how many beads Maria has now using a picture, strip diagram, or number line, AND an equation.

Teacher Guide

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