- Read the question.
- Circle the numbers you see.
- Underline the change in blue. For example, "he gave 3 apples away".
- Decide if it's an addition or subtraction using the clue words.
- Solve the problem using drawings, manipulatives, and standard notation.
For us, subtraction has been a much more challenging skill than addition. We're working hard to model the action or change in the story using number lines, counters, cubes, and drawings.