Introduction to lesson:
This lesson will introduce your students to basic addition facts from a totally different perspective. No need to memorize 100 addition facts, 30 to 35 are all you need to know. This lesson will give your students a visual and conceptual understanding of addition. Ten frames are a great tool to help students gain number sense, a conceptual and a visual understanding as to what addition really is. You may even wish to consider exploring other number frames to see how they could be used in the same manner to add in other number bases and how the same conceptual ideas hold true in all number base numeration systems.
Materials included in this lesson:
1. A PowerPoint lesson containing 5 sections and 10 different activities to keep students involved in the lesson while they learn basic addition facts. This will give you freedom to walk around the classroom to observe student understanding while presenting the lesson. Be sure to run through the PowerPoint several times before using it in the classroom so you understand what is coming next with each click.
2. An activities worksheet to go along with each section of the PowerPoint. This will meet the needs of the kinesthetic learners, allow you to observe student participation in the lesson, and give students a reference for when they complete their homework.
3. A homework assignment geared to help students master the concept, not be overwhelmed with a large number of problems or copying each problem before applying the concept.
4. A note to parents to help them understand the reasons behind the lesson, what the lesson is on, and the expectations of the student. Remember, keeping the parents on board is crucial to enhancing students’ learning experience.
184 Slides and 10 Activities