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Subtraction Strategy Practice

Subtracting with Teen Numbers

Day 130of 180
Week 26of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate multiple strategies for subtracting from teen numbers

2

Choose the most efficient subtraction method for each problem

3

Develop confidence in mathematical problem-solving

📖 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 carefully choose the best strategy to solve math problems, we should carefully apply wisdom to understand God's teachings

📦 Materials Needed

  • Ten frames
  • Counters
  • Number line
  • Subtraction cards
  • Pencil
  • Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review what we learned about subtracting teen numbers yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how you subtracted numbers using the number line yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today, we'll practice choosing the best subtraction strategy for different problems.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember, we have different ways to subtract
  • Sometimes the number line works best
  • Other times, ten frames are easier
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which strategy do you like most?
  • Why might one strategy work better than another?
3Activity: Subtraction Strategy Choosers (10 min)
game

Play a game where students choose the best subtraction method for each card

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a subtraction card
  2. Look at the numbers
  3. Decide which strategy works best
  4. Solve the problem using your chosen method
  5. Check your answer
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use smaller numbers with ten frames

Challenge: Add word problems to solve

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review what we learned today about subtraction strategies

📝 Review Questions:
  • What strategies did we use today?
  • Which strategy did you like best?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll explore how we use time in our daily activities

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kindergarteners are developing multiple problem-solving strategies

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Let child explore different methods
  • Praise effort over perfect answers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Choosing the most efficient strategy can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in attempting different subtraction methods

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a subtraction strategy poster
  • Play subtraction bingo using different methods

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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