Solving Word Problems

Contributor: Quinton Bolden Sample NearPod Lesson

In this unit, first grade students will be learning how to solve word problems adding and subtracting within 20 to solve contextual problems. Students may not understand the meanings of addition, subtraction, whole numbers, sum, equal to, less than, or unknown number. Students will have the opportunity to participate in one on one or class wide demonstrations as the idea of solving real life word problems are introduced. The vocabulary for solving word problems will be introduced. The students will have the chance to increase their knowledge through manipulatives, Microsoft teams video instructions, and even learning games created by the teacher. When the students learn the idea of solving math word problems, they can use this to solve other types of math problems.

Understanding and solving word problems is a learning cluster outlined in Common Core Mathematics: Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Standard 1

Solve word problems adding and subtracting within 20 to solve word problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Name: Quinton Bolden Lesson: 30 minutes Subject Area(s): Mathematics Duration of

Grade Level: 1st grade

Analyze learners In the first-grade class at Amqui Elementary School, there are thirteen students – Which include nine males and four females. The students are mostly Hispanic and there is one African American and two Caucasians. They range between the ages six and seven. One student has an IEP for developmental delay, and she comes in the class once a day. There are ten English Language Learners and spend time outside of the classroom with a speech therapist. The remaining students are fluent with the English language. The Prek – 4th grade school is predominately Hispanic, but has a mixed population ranging from African American, Caucasian, and Asian with an average daily attendance rate of 94.8%. The school is a part of the program National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, which entitles all students to breakfast and lunch at no charge to the student. This allows for all students to receive the nutrients they need to learn and stay focused throughout the day.

Curriculum Competencies

To complete this lesson, students will need to know the basic steps of addition and know how to add using mental strategies.

Technology Competencies

To complete this lesson, students will need to know how to enter their username and password in their laptop. Students will need to know how to login to nearpod and IXL.

State & NETS*S objectives

1.OA.A.1 Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

ISTE Standard

1.c. Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

Behavioral Objective:

Given this nearpod lesson students will be able to add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. Then the students will then complete at least 12 out of the 15 problems, as practice, from the website (IXL) to show their understanding of the terms and standards. Then they will do a handout to show they mastered the terms and standards. Each student will have 30 seconds to do three problems on the board.

Language Objective:

Key vocabulary: sum, plus, left, in all, unknown number, altogether, increase, less than, equal, whole number, addition, many more, added, total.

Academic Language Function

To express understanding, students will use the following vocabulary terms to solve the problems using mental strategies. The students will then use their knowledge to complete at least 12 out of 15 addition and subtraction problems on the provided website. After whole class completion, the students will let the teacher know they are done with the problems. Then the students will complete a handout to close out the lesson.

The vocabulary terms will be taught at the beginning of the lesson to provide the students with understanding of the words they will encounter as they solve the addition and subtraction problems. The students will watch a video and then we will discuss the words as a whole group and the teacher will write

Select instructional methods, media, and materials •13 handouts for students to close out the lesson. (Student Centered)

•13 pencils (Student Centered)

Technological Materials

•Website from web-IXL, IXL | Addition facts - sums up to 20 | 1st grade math. (n.d.). IXL Learning. Retrieved November 16, 2020, from https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-1/addition-factssums-up-to-20 (Student Centered)

•Website from web-IXL, IXL | Subtraction facts - up to 20 | 1st grade math. (n.d.). IXL Learning. Retrieved November 16, 2020, from https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-1/subtractionfacts-up-to-20 (Student Centered)

•Addition and Subtraction under 20 video, Math & Learning Videos 4 Kids. (Account Holder). (2017) Addition Subtraction under 20 – 1st Grade Math Video for Kids. [YouTube Video] Retrieved on September 6, 2020 from https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDP0mbsVX9A (Student Centered)

•13 Laptops with WiFi/ Internet Connection (Student Centered)

•1 Laptop with WiFi for videos (Teacher Centered)

•Dry erase board (Student and Teacher Centered)

•Printer with ink and paper (Teacher Centered)

•Pull-down display screen (Teacher Centered)

•Nearpod (Student Centered)

•Powerpoint (Student Centered)

***Any teacher using this lesson plan should use a rubric to determine the educational value for the learner and the learning environment***

Utilize media and materials •Preview the website IXL to make sure both tests are working. (Previewed and Approved)

•Preview the video Addition and Subtraction within 20. (Previewed and Approved)

•Preview the Nearpod lesson. (Previewed and Approved)

•Make sure all the laptops are on, charged up, and connected to the internet.

•Make sure the dry erase board is in the room and clear.

•Make sure the pull-down display screen is on a working.

•Have writing utensils for the dry erase board.

•Make sure the computer is connected to the printer.

•Check the printer, ink, and paper supply.

•Print 13 handouts out.

Prepare The Classroom

•Turn the lights down.

•Pull down display screen.

•Turn the projector on.

Prepare The Learner

•Introduce the lesson by referring to the Powerpoint with the vocabulary on it.

•Write the vocabulary terms for word problems on the board for student use during the lesson.

•Present the Nearpod Lesson.

•Present the IXL website.

•Model for students how to enter their answer.

•Complete 3-5 problems with the students, then point the student’s attention to the bottom right corner to the box containing their score.

•Students will work on these problems for 10 minutes.

•The students will take out their pencils and receive the handout.

Require learner participation After the instruction on how to log in to their laptops and go to the Nearpod lesson; The students will be provided a pencil and handout. After the Nearpod lesson the students will be instructed to go to IXL practice website. The website is already pre-loaded onto their MNPS laptop. After 10 minutes of working through Adding and Subtraction within 20 they will be instructed to put their laptops away. The students will then be instructed to take out their pencils and handouts and complete the handout. The last part of the lesson, each student will come up to the board and do three addition or subtraction problem with a marker.

If a student is showing signs that they do not understand the objective (adding and subtracting within 20) the teacher will guide the student along. The teacher will provide the students with examples and instruction from the practice website. If the student still does not understand the teacher can use manipulatives to show the students real world examples.

Formative assessments used in this lesson include the problem at the end of the lesson. When they come up to do their problem on the board, they will be judged on 4 things. Their explanation of the problem, how many errors, completion, and their strategies/procedures. The formative assessments will be recorded on the rubric sheet then recorded into the grade book. The students will be graded individually. The formative assessment will be done after all students have completed the summative assessment. I expect all students to complete the problems in the allotted amount of time. During the lesson I expect all students to ask for help if needed. If the objective is not being met by a large percentage of students, then a review lesson will be done the next day. If only a few students are not meeting expectations, then they will be sent home with the handout as homework.

Summative Assessment (Product):

The summative assessment will be a combination of the student’s explanation of the problem, how many errors they make, the completion of the problems, and the strategies/ procedures they use. The students will receive a grade based off all those categories in cohesion with the handout. The student’s work will document the student’s ability to Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. (TN Math Standard 1.OA.A.1) and the ability for students to use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways (ISTE 1c) It will also document the student’s ability to operate a laptop and enter numbers into a website.

Media Share Resources

Addition and Subtraction within 20 – 1st Grade Math (1.OA.1)

This video from Boddie Learning is another great resource. The video is not too long which bodes well for 1st graders attention span. The diction in the video is great and not robotic so it keeps the students engaged.

Boddie Learning (Account Holder). (2019) Addition and Subtraction within 20 – 1st Grade Math (1.OA.1). [YouTube Video] Retrieved on September 6, 2020 from https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=zJyT6MIlkAw

1.OA.A.1 Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Addition Subtraction under 20 – 1st Grade Math Video for Kids

This video from Math & Learning videos 4 Kids is a great resource. It uses manipulatives and they use visually pleasing colors. It uses real life word problems that the students could relate to. This makes learning more engaging and efficient.

Math & Learning Videos 4 Kids. (Account Holder). (2017)Addition Subtraction under 20 – 1st Grade Math Video for Kids. [YouTube Video] Retrieved on September 6, 2020 from https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDP0mbsVX9A

1.OA.A.1 Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

First Grade Learning Games

This resource is a great resource for all types of learners also. It helps the students learn without realizing they are learning. There are various games they could play for hours learning and having fun. There are in-app purchases but there are a lot of free games to play.

RosiMosi LLC. (2012) First Grade Learning Games (Version 5.0) [Mobile application software] Retrieved from http://itunes.apple.com

1.OA.A.1 Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

IXL – Math, English, & More

This resource is excellent for all types of learners. There are in-app purchases, but a lot of the free options can be of great assistance. Some schools even have subscriptions and it is free to the students.

IXL Learning. (2020) IXL (Version 6.0.1) [Mobile application software] Retrieved from http:// itunes.apple.com

1.OA.A.1 Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

The website khanacademy.org titled “Khan Academy” offers a lot of resources to help add and subtract within 20. There are sections where you can do word problems where you add and subtract within 20. This compliments my standard perfectly, my standard is Core Mathematics: Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Standard 1 Solve word problems adding and subtracting within 20 to solve word problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. This website contains areas where you can practice these things.

Khan Academy (2008) Unit: Addition and Subtraction Within 20. [Website]. Retrieved on September 6, 2020 from https://www.khanacademy.org/math/early-math/cc-early-math-add-sub-20

1.OA.A.1 Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Teachers Pay Teachers

This website is a great resource not only for math but ever subject. There are resources on the website some are free and some $10 and up. This resource can complement any math standard. This website was made by teachers for teachers as cliché as that may sound.

Teaching Resources & Lesson Plans | Teachers Pay Teachers. (2000). Retrieved on September 6, 2020 from www.teacherspayteachers.com

1.OA.A.1 Add and subtract within 20 to solve contextual problems, with unknowns in all positions, involving situations of add to, take from, put together/take apart, and compare. Use objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.