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Teen Addition Word Problems

Adding with Teen Numbers

Day 124of 180
Week 25of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Solve simple addition word problems with teen number sums

2

Use concrete objects to model addition problems

3

Develop problem-solving confidence

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold, and to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

Proverbs 16:16 (WEB)

Just as we solve math problems step by step, we can learn to solve life's challenges by seeking wisdom and understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Counters
  • Whiteboard
  • Dry erase marker
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Math

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review what we learned yesterday about adding on a number line.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how we count on when adding?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll solve fun word problems using our teen number addition skills!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Word problems tell a story we can solve with math
  • We'll use our ten frames to help us solve
  • Listen carefully to the problem and draw it out
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do we do first when we hear a math story?
  • How can we use our counters to help us solve?
3Activity: Teen Number Story Solver (10 min)
hands-on

Students solve word problems using ten frames and counters

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the math story
  2. Use your ten frame to show the first number
  3. Add counters to show the second number
  4. Count the total to find the answer
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer counters, smaller numbers

Challenge: Create your own math story to solve

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review our amazing math solving skills!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about solving math stories?
  • How did we use our ten frames today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore different ways to add teen numbers

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are learning to translate word problems into concrete math representations

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use lots of positive reinforcement
  • Help child visualize the problem
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and understanding problem structure

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to use counters and ten frames to solve problems

Extension Activities

  • Create a math story book with drawn problems
  • Play 'Math Story' game at dinner using teen numbers

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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