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Lesson Plan
Subtraction strategies - Counting back within 20
First (1) - Math

LEARNING TARGET
- Students will be able to use the subtraction strategy of counting back on a number line to solve subtraction sentences with 20.
- Students will be able to identify the correct direction to count back on a number line.
- Students will be able to solve subtraction problems involving numbers up to 20.

LEARNING PROGRESSION
PREREQUISITE SKILL
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EXTENSION SKILL
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DURATION
45-55 MInutes
MATERIALS
- Number line chart
- Whiteboard and markers
- Subtraction worksheet pack
- Manipulatives (optional)
VOCABULARY
- Subtract
- Minus
- Difference
- Count back
- Number line

TEACHING RESOURCES
CENTERS & TASK CARDS

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IEP GOAL WORKBOOKS
5 AND 1 INTERVENTIONS

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GAMES

ACTIVITIES

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LESSON INSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
- Begin the lesson by reminding students of the concept of subtraction and its symbol, the minus sign (-).
- Explain to students that they will be learning how to use a number line to help them subtract numbers up to 20.
- Display the number line chart and explain that they will be using this to help them count back to find the difference.
INSTRUCTION
- Demonstrate to the students how to use a number line to count back and solve subtraction problems. Start with a simple problem, such as 10 - 3.
- Show students how to start at the larger number, 10, and count back 3 spaces on the number line to get to the difference, which is 7. Write the subtraction sentence 10 - 3 = 7 on the board.
- Explain to students that they can use this method to subtract any two numbers up to 20.
- Provide additional examples and have students practice using the number line to count back and find the difference.
GUIDED PRACTICE
- Provide students with a subtraction worksheet containing problems that use numbers up to 20.
- Work through the problems together as a class, demonstrating how to use the number line to count back and find the difference.
- Encourage students to write the subtraction sentences for each problem on their worksheet.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
- Provide students with another subtraction worksheet to complete independently.
- Encourage students to use the number line to count back and find the difference.
- Circulate around the room to provide individual support and guidance as needed.
HOMEWORK
EXIT TICKET
- Provide each student with a whiteboard and marker.
- Instruct students to solve a subtraction problem using the number line to count back and find the difference.
ASSESSMENT
- Ask students to share one subtraction problem they solved using the number line to count back and find the difference.
- Use their responses to assess their understanding of the concepts and strategies covered in the lesson.
CLOSURE
- Recap with the class what they learned in the lesson about using the number line to count back and solve subtraction problems.
- Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply this strategy in future math lessons and in everyday situations.
- Provide positive reinforcement to the class for their hard work and progress throughout the lesson.
EXTENSION
- For students who have mastered subtracting numbers up to 20, provide them with more challenging subtraction problems that involve regrouping or borrowing.
- Students can create their own subtraction problems using the number line and exchange with a partner to solve.
INTERVENTION
- For students who struggle with fine motor skills or have difficulty writing on a small scale, provide them with larger print worksheets or whiteboards to work on.
- For students who need extra support, provide them with additional practice problems and one-on-one guidance during independent practice.
- For students who need additional reinforcement, provide them with visual aids, such as posters or anchor charts, that illustrate the counting back strategy and the number line.
VIDEOS
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TEACHING TIPS
- Provide plenty of opportunities for students to practice counting back on the number line before moving on to independent practice.
- Use manipulatives, such as counters or cubes, to help students visualize the counting back process.
- Encourage students to check their work by counting forward from the difference to the larger number to ensure they have the correct answer.

STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS
- Students may struggle to identify the correct direction to count back on the number line.
- Students may get confused with the order of the numbers and accidentally subtract the smaller number from the larger number instead of vice versa.
- Some students may have difficulty remembering to write the subtraction sentence correctly, including the correct symbol and order of the numbers.

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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