Module 24: Problem-Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence-Math 2B - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn how to problem solve by adding and subtracting. They will add and subtract large numbers using input/output tables. Students will use pictures to solve word problems and create addition or subtraction word problems.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 Problem Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence crayons or colored pencils
pen or pencil
2 Input/Output Tables: Add crayons or colored pencils
pen or pencil
3 Input/Output Tables: Subtract crayons or colored pencils
pen or pencil
4 Problem Solve Using Pictures crayons or colored pencils
pen or pencil
5 Write Word Problems scissors
crayons or colored pencils
pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 Problem Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence
  1. Problem solve by adding and subtracting.
2 Input/Output Tables: Add
  1. Add large numbers using input/output tables.
3 Input/Output Tables: Subtract
  1. Subtract large numbers using input/output tables.
4 Problem Solve Using Pictures
  1. Use pictures to solve word problems.
5 Write Word Problems
  1. Create addition or subtraction word problems.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
equation
input/output table
base-ten blocks
word problem

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
1 Problem Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence 4 Hands-On
2 Input/Output Tables: Add 4 Hands-On
3 Input/Output Tables: Subtract 4 Hands-On
4 Problem Solve Using Pictures 4 Hands-On
5 Write Word Problems 4 Hands-On

Learning Coach Notes:

None

Module Guiding Questions:

When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.

Lesson Title Question
Problem Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence
  1. When do we use number sentences in real life?
Input/Output Tables: Add
  1. When do we use input/output tables to add?
Input/Output Tables: Subtract
  1. When do we use input/output tables to subtract?
Problem Solve Using Pictures
  1. How do pictures help solve word problems?
Write Word Problems
  1. How do you write a word problem?

Module Video Questions:

When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.

Lesson Title Video Question
Write Word Problems Write Word Problems
  1. What is a word problem?
  2. What are the 4 questions you should ask yourself when writing a word problem?

Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:

Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:

  • What is the main idea?
  • What are three things new you learned?
  • How does this book relate to what you are learning about?

# Book Author Lexile Level

Module Outing:

Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.

# Outing