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Lesson Plan
Subtraction - one digit - Find Missing Numbers up to 18
Second (2) - Math
LEARNING TARGET
- Students will be able to solve subtraction problems with missing subtrahends up to 18.
- Students will be able to use the inverse operation of addition to check their answers.
- Students will be able to explain their problem-solving strategies.
LEARNING PROGRESSION
PREREQUISITE SKILL
Learners can show ways to subtract 1 digit from a 2-digit number.
EXTENSION SKILL
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DURATION
8 min Guided Practice, 20 min Independent Practice, 7 min Exit Ticket
MATERIALS
- Whiteboard and markers
- Index cards with subtraction problems (e.g. 10 - __ = 6)
- Manipulatives (e.g. counting cubes, ten frames, number lines)
- Worksheets with subtraction problems and missing subtrahends
VOCABULARY
- Subtraction
- Minuend
- Subtrahend
- Difference
- Inverse operation
TEACHING RESOURCES
CENTERS & TASK CARDS
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IEP GOAL WORKBOOKS
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WORKSHEET PACKS
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5 AND 1 INTERVENTIONS
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GAMES
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ACTIVITIES
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LESSON INSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
- Review with students what subtraction means and how to subtract using manipulatives.
- Explain to students that sometimes we don't know one of the numbers we need to subtract, and that's called a missing subtrahend.
- Show an example of a subtraction problem with a missing subtrahend, such as "10 - __ = 6."
- Ask students how they would figure out what number is missing. Encourage them to discuss with a partner or in small groups.
INSTRUCTION
- Model how to solve a subtraction problem with a missing subtrahend using manipulatives and the inverse operation of addition.
- Show an example of a problem with manipulatives, such as using 10 cubes and taking away 6 to find the missing subtrahend of 4.
- Write the problem on the whiteboard and show how to use the inverse operation of addition to check the answer: 4 + 6 = 10.
- Provide additional examples as needed, using different manipulatives and problem types.
GUIDED PRACTICE
- Distribute a worksheet with subtraction problems with missing subtrahends to each student.
- Have students work in pairs to solve the problems using manipulatives and the inverse operation of addition to check their answers.
- Circulate around the room to provide support and guidance as needed.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
- Provide students with a worksheet containing subtraction problems with missing subtrahends.
- Instruct students to solve the problems independently using manipulatives and the inverse operation of addition to check their answers.
- Circulate around the room to provide support and guidance as needed.
HOMEWORK
- Provide students with a worksheet of subtraction problems with missing subtrahends to complete for homework.
- Encourage students to use manipulatives and the inverse operation of addition to check their answers.
- Remind students to bring their homework back to class to share with their classmates, but do not grade the homework.
EXIT TICKET
- Provide each student with an exit card with a subtraction problem with a missing subtrahend.
- Instruct students to solve the problem and write down their answer and problem-solving strategy.
ASSESSMENT
- Ask students to share their answers and problem-solving strategies for one of the problems from the independent practice worksheet.
- Use their responses to assess their understanding of solving subtraction problems with missing subtrahends.
CLOSURE
- Review with students what they learned about solving subtraction problems with missing subtrahends and how to use the inverse operation of addition to check their answers.
- Encourage students to continue practicing solving subtraction problems with missing subtrahends using manipulatives and the inverse operation of addition.
EXTENSION
- For students who have mastered solving subtraction problems with missing subtrahends, provide more challenging problems with larger numbers or multiple missing subtrahends.
- Encourage students to explain their problem-solving strategies and to work collaboratively to solve problems.
- Introduce related concepts such as regrouping or multi-step word problems.
INTERVENTION
- Provide additional manipulatives and visual aids to support students who need more hands-on practice.
- Break down the steps of problem-solving and provide additional practice problems with scaffolding.
- Offer small group or one-on-one instruction to provide individualized support and to address specific areas of difficulty.
VIDEOS
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TEACHING TIPS
- Use a variety of manipulatives to help students visualize and solve the problems.
- Encourage students to explain their problem-solving strategies to develop their mathematical reasoning skills.
- Provide opportunities for collaboration and discussion to foster a deeper understanding of the concepts.
STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS
- Students may struggle with understanding the concept of missing subtrahends.
- Some students may find it challenging to use the inverse operation of addition to check their answers.
- Students may make errors in subtraction due to difficulties with regrouping or borrowing.
STANDARD
Common Core Standard:
2.OA.B.2 - Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies.
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