Algebraic reasoning

3.5(A)

Show Math Problems Three Ways

Represent one- and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to analyze and create patterns and relationships

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Three Ways to Show Math

You will learn to show addition and subtraction problems in three ways: a pictorial model, a number line, and an equation. The pictorial model will be a strip diagram, a long bar cut into parts. Some problems take one step. Others take two steps. You will practice showing both kinds.