Teacher Resources for Instructional Planning

Grade 1, Math
Std 2: Demonstrate conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction by telling number stories, joining, separating, and comparing sets of objects; and applying signs (+ and -) to the actions of joining and separating sets.

Solving simple word problems using a variety of strategies and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information
Example: strategies--counting all, counting on, counting back
Solving problems requiring the addition and subtraction of one- or two-digit numerals without regrouping
Using three or more addends

Lesson Plans:

Pot of Money
This math game invites students to use money to practice their addition and subtraction skills while building upon their knowledge of coin values.

How Many Donuts?
In this lesson students will create a story board and solve one step oral word problems using cereal as manipulative.

How Many?
In this lesson, students will solve one step oral word problems by drawing a picture of the problem and writing the answer.

Adding Three Numbers
In this lesson the students will play a matching game, matching an equation with a sum.

I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!
This lesson involves subtraction and a will engage students in word problem comprehension.

Resources:

Addition, Sums 10 to 18
Online games for addition practice.

Something's Missing
Online game for subtraction practice.

First Grade Math Word Problems
A selection of word problems created by students. Includes a self-checking component.

Math Word Problems
Halloween word problems created by students.

Adding Two-Digit Numbers
This interactive site gives students instruction and an opportunity to practice addition and subtraction of two digit numbers.

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