T4T How Many Crackers
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Task excerpt:
Domain |
Operations and Algebraic Thinking |
Clusters |
Represent and solve problems. Add and subtract within 20. |
Standards |
NC.1.OA.1 Represent and solve addition and subtraction word problems, within 20, with unknowns, by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, when solving: • Add to/Take from-Change Unknown • Put together/Take Apart-Addend Unknown • Compare-Difference Unknown NC.1.OA.6 Add and subtract, within 20, using strategies such as: • Counting on • Making ten • Decomposing a number leading to a ten • Using the relationship between addition and subtraction • Using a number line • Creating equivalent but simpler or known sums Take From/Change Unknown |
Materials |
SF, cubes or counters |
Task |
Provide materials to the student. Read the problem to the student: 9 crackers were on the plate. My brother ate some. Now there are 2 left on the plate. How many crackers did my brother eat? Write a number sentence that matches this story. Use a symbol for the unknown number. Once an equation is written, say: Solve the problem and show your thinking with pictures, numbers, or words.
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Continuum of Understanding |
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Not Yet Proficient |
Response includes 0-1 of the descriptors in “Meets Expectations” |
Strategies Used: q Trial and Error q Counting All q Counting On q Makes Tens q Basic Facts q Think Addition q Creates easier or known sums q Doubles q Doubles +/- 1, 2 q Other: |
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Progressing |
Response includes 2 of the descriptors in “Meets Expectations” |
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Meets Expectations |
Response includes all the descriptors in “Meets Expectations” · Correctly solves the problem: 7 crackers · Clearly explains using strategies such as basic facts, near-doubles, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction (instead of counting all) · Equation is accurate (e.g., 9 - * = 2). |
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