Introduce composing and decomposing numbers to your students with this instructional slide deck.
Compose and Decompose Numbers
The idea of composing and decomposing numbers is used when beginning to understand the concepts of addition and subtraction. This instructional slide deck outlines multiple ways to compose and decompose numbers by using an understanding of part-part-whole relationships.
This slide deck has three sections:
- Using a Ten Frame
- Drawing it Out
- Using Fingers
Through this activity, students will learn multiple ways to practice composing and decomposing numbers.
Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding
A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your math lessons.
If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts:
🆘 Support Struggling Students
Help students who need help understanding the concepts by giving them concrete materials to match the examples used in the slide deck.
➕ Challenge Fast Finishers
Challenge students by encouraging them to give examples of when they may use part-part-whole relationships in the real world.
Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students
This resource downloads as an editable Google Slides file.
This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher in Colorado and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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