Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Sums and Differences of Decimals

For Students 6th Standards
Sometimes dealing with decimals is so much easier than dealing with fractions. The ninth lesson plan in a 21-part module has the class consider situations when it might be easier to add or subtract fractions by first converting to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Study Buddies: Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a story problem in which they must subtract three-digit numbers. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Computing With Customary Units

For Teachers 6th
For this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify and practice adding and subtracting units of measure. They add or subtract and regroup for each problem. Then, students explain how each way is different.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Sense

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice rounding 4 digit numbers using place value concepts. In this estimating sums and differences lesson, 1st graders explore clustering, rounding, and front end estimation as methods for rounding decimals.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigation - Who is Right?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate two mathematic scenarios and determine which is correct. They compare adding columns and places (such as the tens place, hundreds place, and so on) and familiarize themselves with how to add larger numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtraction Relay

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students play a team subtraction game, subtracting two-digit numbers and using addition to check their subtraction. They solve subtraction problems at the board while the team solves the same problem in their seats.
Worksheet
Helping with Math

Addition - Four 4-digit Numbers

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Stack up those digits and get your fourth graders adding! This printable handout displays 20 addition problems in which pupils find the sum of four four-digit numbers. With a click of the box in the upper left corner of the web page,...
Worksheet
Helping with Math

Addition - Three 3-Digit Numbers

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
There are 20 addition problems on this assignment, all of which require the addition of three three-digit numbers. All of them will require some regrouping to solve. This is terrific arithmetic practice to assign as homework. An answer...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A McTrip Back In Time

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students pretend they are time-travellers and travel back to 1954 to a McDonald's Restaurant to see how prices have changed. They need to add and subtract money with regrouping.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Carry and Borrow

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete basic math computations. In this addition and subtraction lesson, 2nd graders learn how to carry and borrow numbers when adding and subtracting. Students learn a carrying song to help them remember. Students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tear + Net = Gross

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders find the net weight of a grocery item by weighing it with the tear. In this weight measurement lesson, 2nd graders bring in cans of food and watch a video about weight measurement. Students review the meanings of gross,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make a Match

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the relationship between addition and subtraction. For this number sense lesson, 2nd graders practice their computation skills and use various strategies (including manipulatives and calculators)  to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I'll Have an Order of Subtraction Please!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson plan, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Young...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigation - Who is Right?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore mathematics by solving problems in groups. For this math functions lesson, 3rd graders demonstrate their understanding of addition and subtraction by completing two digit math problems. Students define a list of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtraction Shopping

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students subtract two digit numbers. They check each other's answers for accuracy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Less is More: Subtraction in Action

For Teachers K - 4th
Students participate in group games to help review the concept of subtraction. During the games, they practice subtracting two-digit numbers and the concept of borrowing. They review their answers with the class and move on to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Borrower And A Lender Be

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice addition and subtraction in this fun, technology-based Mathematics lesson for the second grade classroom. The lesson includes resource links, video clips, interactive websites, and a section for pre-lesson...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Immigration Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Weight of Primates

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ants in Your Pants

For Teachers 1st
First graders read "One Hundred Angry Ants" by Elinor Pinczes. They identify various sums that equal ten and display them on a chart.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Stories

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write and solve word problems related to career stories.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Subtracting Whole Numbers and Decimals

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a website that explains and defines subtraction with decimals you have arrived at an excellent resource. There are even practice problems at the very end of the lesson.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Subtracting to Win a Million

For Students 1st - 8th Standards
Students will love playing this "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," style game as they work through the subtraction problems. Some of the numbers are large, but there is no regrouping necessary.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Subtraction Within 1000

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice subtraction within 1000. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints, watch video tutorials, and try questions repeatedly. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NBT.A.2 Fluently add and...