Using real world objects and situations, students learn to solve word problems and practice the placement of the plus sign
A. Identify correct addition sentences to 8
B. Write addition sentences based on a model and see that different combinations of addends can result in the same sum
C. Select models that show the same sum and match a model to the correct equation
D. Sort items by shape and color to create addition models. Identify whether the sums are the same or different in two equations
E. Observe models and write many addition equations with the same sum
G. Solve word problems by selecting the addition equation that best represents it