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Subtraction Algorithm Annotated Planning Template
Subtraction Algorithm Annotated Planning Template
Subtraction Algorithm Annotated Planning Template
Teaching Sequence:
Time/Task Instructional Moves (Include key questions you want to ask.) Considerations
(Things you want to remember/attend to:
e.g., differentiation, transitions)
5 min Launch
• Take time to explicitly review and/or re-teach academic content vocabulary if Think ahead of time about what vocab
needed students are struggling with or misusing
• Examples of vocabulary words you may need to review: subtract/subtraction, and what will support this algorithm
borrow, carry, regroup, difference, equal, solution
ALTERNATIVE SUBTRACTION ALGORITHM PLANNING TEMPLATE
• Explain to students that this is a different way of arriving at the same answer as
other algorithms you have used
Lesson Sequence (I recommend I Do, We Do, You Do)
• Use manipulatives to demonstrate for students how the algorithm makes sense, Always have manipulatives!! These
then have them try it on their own/with groups hands-on visuals are helpful for all
• Demonstrate how alternative algorithm will get us the same solution as another students but NECESSARY for your ELs.
algorithm they have used
• Have students try alternative algorithm with a new problem or two
• Give students time to practice independently or with groups/partners, using
whatever algorithm makes the most sense to them. Leave manipulatives out for
students who need them
• During independent work time, select 2 students who solved the same problem
using 2 different algorithms
• Have students explain their work on the board
• Point out/have Ss notice that the solutions are the same, even though the
methods were different
Closure
• Ask students for what they like/don’t like about this new algorithm Make sure Ss don’t feel pressured to
• Explain that Ss can use whatever algorithm works best in their head when doing use/not use a certain algorithm
math
• Reinforce that there is no “right” way to solve a problem