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Counting Addition Strategies Check

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Counting Addition Strategies Check

Student counting with fingers

🎯 Activity Overview

What you'll do: Show your counting strategies by solving addition problems using different methods. You'll use counters, drawings, or counting on to find answers.

Time: 2-3 minutes | Tools needed: Counters, whiteboard, pencil

📝 Quick Check Tasks

Task 1: Use counters to solve 3 + 2. Show me how you count to find the answer.

Answer: _____

Task 2: Solve 5 + 3 by counting on. Start with the bigger number and count on. Write or draw your strategy.

I started with _____ and counted on: ________________

Task 3: Draw dots or circles to solve 4 + 6. Show your counting strategy.

Answer: _____

Task 4: Choose your best strategy to solve 8 + 5. Explain why you chose that method.

My strategy: ________________________________

I chose this because: ________________________________

✅ Success Criteria

I can statements:

I can use counters to add numbers

I can count on from the bigger number

I can draw pictures to help me add

I can choose the best counting strategy

I can explain my thinking

Evidence of Learning

Student demonstrates mastery by:

  • Correctly using physical counters to model addition
  • Starting with larger number when counting on
  • Creating accurate visual representations
  • Selecting efficient strategies for different problems
  • Explaining their mathematical thinking clearly

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