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Making Ten to Subtract

Subtraction Fluency Within 20

Day 24of 180
Week 5of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decompose numbers to make ten before subtracting

2

Solve subtraction problems using the make-ten strategy

3

Develop mathematical problem-solving confidence

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 2:2

“So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;”

— Proverbs 2:2 (WEB)

Just as we break down math problems strategically, we can break down wisdom by carefully listening and understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Counters
  • Worksheet
  • Pencil
  • BibleMouse Math Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous day's subtraction strategies and introduce 'making ten' approach

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about subtracting?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how to decompose numbers to make ten before subtracting

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When subtracting, look for ways to make a ten first
  • This makes math easier and faster
  • God gives us smart ways to solve problems!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can breaking numbers into tens help us subtract?
  • What patterns do you notice?
3Activity: Ten-Making Subtraction Challenge (12 min)
worksheet

Complete BibleMouse subtraction worksheet using make-ten strategy

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each problem
  2. See if you can break numbers to make a ten
  3. Solve the subtraction problem
  4. Check your work
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use ten frames to visualize number decomposition

Challenge: Solve problems without using visual aids

4Closing (3 min)

Review strategies learned and celebrate math progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new strategy did we learn today?
  • How does making ten help us subtract?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have a subtraction fact fluency challenge!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Making ten is a powerful mental math strategy that builds number sense

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use positive reinforcement
  • Show excitement about mathematical discovery
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find decomposing numbers challenging initially

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing confidence and speed in solving subtraction problems

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a subtraction game using dice
  • Practice make-ten strategy with real-world counting scenarios

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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