Teaching Math Subtraction Strategies

This engaging math resource uses a playful jelly bean theme to teach subtraction strategies. It includes interactive center activities, followed by independent practice and assessment. The resource concludes with data collection and jelly bean measurement.

What’s Included:

  • Counting Back Strategy: Number lines, jelly bean jar with differences, subtraction fact jelly beans, and independent assessment/practice.
  • Part-Part-Whole Strategy: Number family jars, jelly beans for problem demonstration, subtraction fact jelly beans, and independent assessment/practice.
  • Using Ten Strategy: Ten frames, difference jars, subtraction fact jelly beans, strategy discussions (one more, two more), and independent assessment/practice.
  • Data Activities:
    • Center and class data collection
    • Data graphing and sorting
    • Measuring with jelly beans

I’m Michele a retired educator who loved every minute of being in the classroom and creating an environment where students loved coming and materials were presented that inspired learning. Read More

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