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2. Problem Solving in Kindergarten!
Presented by
Teri Flynn and Monica Sides

3. Addition
Objective: The students will learn how to work addition problems.
How?
Brainstorm!
inspiration.com
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5. The teacher must remember:
l. Children learn in different ways Repetition is needed to build long-term memory.
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6. l. Defining addition. The teacher will guide the students in-
Addition is the act of putting numbers
together to find the sum (total)
or answer.
Example: 0 + l = l or addend
+ l addend
l sum
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7. 2. Experiencing Addition
counters
dot cards
Games
dominoes
dice
spinners
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8. 2. Experiencing Addition
Story Problems
Role play
“Pet Shop”
Books -
When the Doorbell
Rings
songs
Addition trains
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9. 2. Experiencing Addition
Computer Programs:
Costume Count (learningco.com)
Turbo Math Facts (Math Blaster Plus Server)
Alfy (alfy.com)
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10. 3. Applying Addition (Individual Assessment)
Oral - Identify answers to
combinations on flashcards.
Written - Work combinations or give
correct answers to story problems.
3 + 1 =
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11. 4. Learning more! Computer Challenge!
Solve “Problem of the Week”! From forum.swarthmore.edu/pow/
Math Flash! edu4kids.com/cgi-bin/uncgi.cgi/math/math1.tcl
Aunty Math dcmrats.org/AuntyMath.html
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12. What a
Define
Experience
Apply
Learn
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