Lesson 6

Solving Repeated Addition and Subtraction Problems

Est. Class Sessions: 2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
X

Encourage students to solve the problems independently, and then have them share their solution strategies.

  1. 16 legs; 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16
  2. 16 legs; 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 16 or double 8 is 16
  3. 16 legs; 8 + 8 = 16

V. How Many Legs?

Solve and write number sentences.

  1. How many legs are on 4 dogs? _______________________________________
  2. How many legs are on 8 children? _______________________________________
  3. How many legs are on 2 spiders? _______________________________________