Curriculum
Before performing operations, students must master the flow of numbers.
1. Ascending Order (0 to 10)
Fill in the missing steps as the student “climbs up” the stairs.
0, 1, ___, 3, ___, 5, 6, ___, 8, ___, 10
2. Descending Order (10 to 0)
Fill in the missing numbers as the student “walks down” the stairs.
10, 9, ___, 7, ___, 5, 4, ___, 2, 1, ___
Apply specific rules and the “Number Line” method.
3. The Zero Rule
Key Point: Adding zero results in the same number.
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4. Counting On (+1, +2, +3)
Use the number line to jump forward.
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5. Doubling and Near-Doubles
Use the “Doubling” strategy for speed.
Challenge: If
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Focus on the relationship between numbers and the “Counting Back” method.
6. Subtraction Identities
Note: Subtracting zero leaves the number unchanged; subtracting a number from itself leaves zero.
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7. Stepping Back (-1, -2, -3)
Visualize jumping backward on the number line.
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Finding the missing piece of the puzzle.
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(Tens Compliment)
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(Hint: Step forward from 4 on the number line)