Glow Math & Logic · Lesson 01
Count on from the first rod
Use the first known quantity as a starting point for addition. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Glow Math & Logic · Lesson 02
One more in the second part
Relate neighboring sums without recomputing both from zero. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Reverse and explain
Connect reversed rods to equivalent addition equations. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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The missing part in a teen train
Use the relationship between a whole and a known part. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Split a part to see the whole
Explain an equivalent three-addend representation. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Balance two lengths
Justify compensation by tracking the transferred unit. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Hidden track, visible track
Connect an unknown-part story to subtraction. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Units or pieces?
Critique an incorrect counting unit with a labeled model. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Equal rods and repeated addition
Describe repeated equal parts using an addition sentence. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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Find them all, without repeats
Use a systematic list to justify completeness. Explore a model, explain the relationship, and try it with physical materials.
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