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Lesson Plan
Understand addition - Number Lines to 10
First (1) - Math
LEARNING TARGET
- Students will be able to identify and name numbers on a number line.
- Students will be able to match addition sentences to their corresponding number line models.
- Students will be able to use number line models to solve simple addition problems.
LEARNING PROGRESSION
PREREQUISITE SKILL
- Students will be able to use addition stories to solve addition problems with sums up to 10.
- Students will be able to use connecting cubes to model and solve addition problems with sums up to 10.
EXTENSION SKILL
- Students will be able to identify numbers on a number line.
- Students will be able to use a number line to add numbers to 20.
- Students will be able to solve addition problems involving numbers up to 20 using a number line.
DURATION
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Instruction (15 minutes)
- Guided Practice (15 minutes)
- Misconception Review (5 minutes)
- Independent Practice (15 minutes)
- Exit Card Formative Assessment (5 minutes)
MATERIALS
- Number line poster
- Number line worksheet
- Addition sentence cards
- Manipulatives (e.g. counting bears, cubes, etc.)
VOCABULARY
- Number line
- Addition
- Add
- Plus
- Sum
- Equal to
TEACHING RESOURCES
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5 AND 1 INTERVENTIONS
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ACTIVITIES
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LESSON INSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
- Show students a number line poster and review the numbers from 1 to 10.
- Explain to students that a number line is a tool that helps us count and solve addition problems.
- Ask students to count aloud with you as you point to each number on the number line.
INSTRUCTION
- Introduce addition sentences and show students how to use the number line to solve simple addition problems.
- Write an addition sentence on the board, such as "2 + 1 = ?"
- Model how to use the number line to solve the problem by starting at 2 and counting up one more space to land on 3.
- Repeat the process with a few more addition sentences.
- Demonstrate how to match each addition sentence to its corresponding number line model.
GUIDED PRACTICE
- Distribute addition sentence cards and manipulatives to small groups of students.
- Instruct students to match the addition sentence cards to their corresponding number line models and, if needed, use the manipulatives to solve the problems.
- Circulate the room to provide support and guidance as needed.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
- Provide students with a worksheet containing addition sentences and number line models.
- Instruct students to match the addition sentences to their corresponding number line models and solve the problems independently.
- Encourage students to use manipulatives to help them solve the problems.
HOMEWORK
- Assign students to practice using the number line to solve addition problems at home.
- Provide them with a worksheet or a set of addition problems to solve using the number line.
- Encourage students to use manipulatives or drawings to help them solve the problems.
- Remind students to show their work and write down the addition sentences and answers.
- Collect the completed homework the following day and review it with the students to reinforce their learning.
EXIT TICKET
- Provide each student with an exit card and instruct them to write an addition sentence and match it to its corresponding number line model.
ASSESSMENT
- Ask students to share one addition sentence they solved and how they solved it.
- Use their responses to assess their understanding of using the number line to solve addition problems.
CLOSURE
- Summarize with the students what they have learned about using the number line to solve addition problems.
- Remind students that using the number line is a helpful tool in solving addition problems.
- Encourage students to continue practicing using the number line to solve addition problems at home to strengthen their understanding and skills.
EXTENSION
- Students can practice solving more complex addition problems using the number line.
- Students can create their own addition sentences and number line models for a partner to solve.
INTERVENTION
- For students who struggle with fine motor skills, larger manipulatives can be used.
- For students who need extra support, a visual aid or diagram can be provided to help them understand the concept of using the number line to solve addition problems.
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TEACHING TIPS
- Use concrete manipulatives to help students understand the concept of addition.
- Provide plenty of opportunities for students to practice using number line models to solve addition problems.
- Encourage students to explain their problem-solving strategies to their peers.
STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS
- Some students may struggle to understand the concept of addition and may need additional support and practice.
- Some students may not understand how to use the number line to solve addition problems and may need guidance and modeling.
- Some students may struggle with memorizing addition facts and may need additional practice and support in this area.
STANDARD
Common Core Standard:
1.OA.C.5 - Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
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