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Use Fact Families
1.OA.3 Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract. Examples: If 8 + 3 = 11 is known, then 3 + 8 = 11 is also known. (Commutative property of addition.) To add 2 + 6 + 4, the second two numbers can be added to make a ten, so 2 + 6 + 4 = 2 + 10 = 12. (Associative property of addition.)
1.OA.41.OA.4 Understand subtraction as an unknown-addend problem. For example, subtract 10 - 8 by finding the number that makes 10 when added to 8.

Memorize Subtraction Facts
This operations and algebraic thinking lesson covers how to memorize subtraction facts. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students will practice the subtraction facts of numbers 2 through 10 by a combination of reading aloud and writing each fact many times in horizontal and vertical formats.

Solve Addition Equations
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on writing addition number sentences. The lesson includes research-based strategies and questions that help prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the word problem and identify addition key words and number words. Then, they write an addition number sentence and practice reading aloud. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.

Write Subtraction Equations

Use the Equal Sign
This algebra and functions lesson focuses on using the equal sign. The lesson includes research-based strategies and questions that help prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the problem and complete the math fact. Then, they determine whether the two numbers are equal or not equal using the appropriate symbols. Finally, students interpret the answer using the math fact. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of equal sign flash cards and eight pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after current adaptive testing items.

Create Story Problems

Memorize Addition Facts
This operations and algebraic thinking lesson covers how to memorize addition facts. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students will practice the addition facts of numbers 2 through 10 by a combination of reading aloud and writing each fact many times in horizontal and vertical formats.

Subtract Numbers by Counting Down
This operations and algebraic thinking lesson covers subtracting numbers by counting down. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students read the subtraction problem and then subtract the numbers by counting down. A number chart is provided to keep them on track. Word problems are also used. They finish by reading the fact family aloud.

Determine if Equations are True or False
From CCSS "For example, which of the following equations are true and which are false? 6 = 6, 7 = 8 – 1, 5 + 2 = 2 + 5, 4 + 1 = 5 + 2."

Add Three Numbers
Retrofit the existing lesson of adding three numbers to include word problem applications.

Count and Write Numbers to 120
This number and operations in base ten lesson covers how to count and write numbers to 120. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students will read the numbers in a number chart and write in missing numbers.

Count and Write Numbers to 50
This number and operations in base ten lesson covers how to count and write numbers to 50. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students will read the numbers in a number chart and write in missing numbers.

Count Objects 100-120
This number and operations in base ten lesson covers how to count objects from 100 to 120. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students will read sentences that describe a specific number of objects in a group. Then, they will count on from that total to add a certain number more.

Count Objects 20-100
This number and operations in base ten lesson covers how to count objects from 20 to 100. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students will read sentences that describe a specific number of objects in a group. Then, they will count on from that total to add a certain number more.