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Making Ten to Add & Subtract: A Live Workshop for K–2 Teachers
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Strengthen your students’ understanding of addition and subtraction with this set of Missing Addend Word Problems—ideal for math centers, small groups, or independent practice. These task cards and math journal prompts focus on building logical reasoning and helping students analyze part-part-whole relationships, a key concept in early math instruction.
Strengthen your students’ understanding of addition and subtraction with this set of Missing Addend Word Problems—ideal for math centers, small groups, or independent practice. These task cards and math journal prompts focus on building logical reasoning and helping students analyze part-part-whole relationships, a key concept in early math instruction.
Unlike traditional word problems that ask for a total, missing addend problems require students to identify the unknown part. This format challenges them to think critically and prepares them for more complex, two-step problems they’ll encounter in later grades.
What’s Included:
Use this versatile resource to support whole-group instruction, small-group work, math centers, or as independent math journal prompts. It’s a meaningful way to deepen student understanding of add and subtract concepts while encouraging real-world problem-solving.
Looking for even more word problem practice?
Check out the 1st Grade Word Problems within 20 Bundle—featuring addition, subtraction, comparison, and missing addend problems in one easy-to-use pack. It’s a perfect next step to keep students engaged and growing in their problem-solving skills.
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Join me for a hands-on workshop exploring what to model, which questions to ask, and how to respond when students get stuck using ten to add and subtract.
Includes a printable Teacher Toolkit, ready-to-use Number Talks, and the workshop recording.
Michelle C. –
This was a much needed resource. This is always a challenge for students. The needed this extra practice.
Rebecca C. –
I liked the design of these problems, and my students needed more practice with this strategy so it was super helpful!
Jonathan G. –
This is something I have used more often than I suspected.
Gretchen C. –
I love all of your word problem units. They are engaging and age appropriate. Thank you!
Astrid M. –
Great to use to reinforce skills previously taught or small group intervention.
Jordy Liz Teaches –
I love this product! It is easy to prep and easy to differentiate for my students.
Teresa M. –
Wonderful resource to help get students writing and talking about math! Thank you!
Hally’s Passion For Teaching –
Overall, this is a highly recommended resource for anyone looking to provide a fun, enriching, and truly engaging learning experience for their first grade student. It’s a fantastic tool for sparking curiosity and building a strong foundation for future academic success.
Kris F. –
This is an engaging resource that supported my students’ learning. Thank you!
KAITLYN D. –
Great resource that I used for centers to give my students more practice reviewing this skill to be able to scaffold on!
Jenna B. –
My students loved doing this during small groups. They were engaged and challenged. I also loved how I could differentiate with these cards
Theresa B. –
I am using this right now with my 2nd grade resource class and it’s great. Very helpful as they are doing a lot of word problems in math and this type of problem has given them problems.
Katie T. –
This resource was WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing!
Daphne N. –
These word problems are great for students. I appreciated the clean layout of them.
Judi Spinelli –
Great addition to my math class . Easy to use and well made.
Kendra A. –
This is so perfect for my first grade class! Thank you so much!