Adding Whole Numbers

In this activity, students practice adding whole numbers in the context of a card game. The goal of the game is to create two groups of cards, each with the same sum. Whoever uses the most cards wins! This activity has been added to our new K-5 Collection!

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This Bite Sized Math Moment can take 15-45 minutes and is designed to be flexibly implemented in your day: You can instruct as a small group, a quick transition, or with your full class and students on devices. Today's Goals • Add within 20, using two to four cards to compose the sum. • Compare both amounts to create equal amounts. • Language Goal: Explain how to add numbers using composition strategies and how they made equal sums. (Speaking and Listening) Prep Checklist • Assign the activity if you would like students working on their own devices. • Click Project Screens to show this activity to the class or a small group.