This resource is from Tools4NCTeachers.  This is a set of nine (9) tasks, which may be used for instruction or assessment. Each attachment contains a separate task, rubric, and student recording sheet. The word problems in these tasks involve 'adding to' or 'taking from' a quantity. In these specific problems, the change is unknown. For example:There were 17 ducks in the pond.  Some flew away, and now there are 8 ducks in the pond.  How many ducks flew away?Remix this resource to include student work samples or addtional tasks.

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Students are asked to solve subtraction equation using two different strategies. A recording sheet and rubric are provided.
The task may be used for instructional or assessment purposes.