Problem Solving & Building Numbers

Room 110 has been working very hard in Math! We have been working to build numbers with ten frames and bead strings, and then applying that skill to another skill: problem solving. Each student has a 'Math Toolbox' that they store all of their manipulatives in.  They can use their toolbox whenever they need it to assist them with any sort of math skill.

Here, you will see students building numbers using number cards and ten frames. They pull a number out of their bag (closing their eyes, of course :) and build the number with both manipulatives. Then, they take that a step further and make a number that is 10 less & also 10more than the original.

Another day in math focused strictly on Problem Solving. Students were given multiple story problems and used their whiteboards and markers to solve independently at their seats. The skills mentioned above (10 more & 10 less) were the focus of this problem solving lesson. The students also worked on 100 more and 100 less & place value.

Here are some pictures of students sharing their thinking with the class: