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Solving Addition Word Problems within 100 Bundle

2nd Grade • Lesson Plan Bundle
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Type: Lesson Plan Bundle

Skills:

  • Practice solving 2 step addition word problems with unknown variables by identifying key vocabulary, and using drawings and tape diagrams
  • Explain their thinking in collaborative partnerships
  • Demonstrate their understanding with an "exit" ticket to help you plan your next instructional steps
  • Read word problems in order to identify key information that is needed to solve the word problems
  • Work in collaborative  groups to write a word problem and solve a word problem by pretending to be the teacher and explain their thinking and strategies used to solve the word problems

Materials Needed:  

  • Blank paper (4-5 pieces per student to copy the handouts if you do not copy them)
  • Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
  • Document camera or whiteboard
 

Printable Resources:

  • “Exit Slips” (as an optional assessment component) (1 copy per student)
  • “Solving Word Problems” Class Practice and Partner Practice (1 copy per student) for Segment 1
  • “Solving Word Problems” Class Practice and Partner Practice (1 copy per student) for Segment 2
  • "Steps to Solve a Word Problem” (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 2.OA.1

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Solving word problems and explaining the “how” can be challenging for anyone ? especially 2nd graders.  In this series of 3 lessons your students will have multiple opportunities to practice the “why” and “how” of solving word problems with peers.  Your students will:

  • Segment 1: practice solving 2 step addition word problems with unknown variables using drawings and tape diagrams and explain their thinking in collaborative partnerships
  • Segment 2: collaborate with peers, read word problems in order to identify key information that is needed to solve the word problems and use tape diagrams to help solve an addition word problem
  • Segment 3: demonstrate their understanding by working in collaborative  groups to write a word problem and solve a word problem by pretending to be the teacher and explain their thinking and strategies used to solve the word problems

These lessons can be taught over the span of a half day or you can use the lessons independently, broken up over several days.