Activity Overview
Students learn to count and solve original word problems. They learn to add by combining sets and subtract when removing the set. They use manipulatives to reflect the reasoning used in problem solving.
Before the Activity
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print pages 63 - 72 from the attached PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Distribute the page to the class.
Follow the activity procedures:
Activity A:
Discuss the different creatures in the book
Read the book to the class, and construct a list of items and the number of items eaten
Discuss the chart with the students
Activity B:
Use manipulatives, the calculator, and the class chart to solve word problems
Demonstrate problem solving strategies and calculator keystrokes
Activity C:
Use manipulatives, the calculator, and the class chart to solve word problems
Discuss the solutions to the problems
Activity D:
Solve more word problems using words, pictures, and numbers
Share solutions and demonstrate how the problem can be solved using the calculator
After the Activity
Review student results
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary