A Tower of 10

Students connect addition and subtraction to find unknown addends and sums within `10`.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 2nd Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Write addition and subtraction equations to represent the relationship between the parts and totals shown in cube towers and tape diagrams. • Use an understanding of part-total relationships to make sense of tape diagrams. • Language Goal: Explain the relationship between mathematical representations, such as connecting cube towers, tape diagrams, and equations. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Manipulative Kit: `10`-frames (optional), connecting cubes, towers of `10` connecting cubes, counters (as needed)