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Rapid Addition Rally

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Lesson Plan

Rapid Addition Rally

Students will enhance speed and accuracy solving basic addition facts (sums to 20) through timed drills and partner challenges, aiming for fluency and confidence.

Mastery of addition facts frees cognitive resources for complex problem solving, builds foundational arithmetic fluency, and boosts student confidence in mathematics.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Fast-paced timed drills and interactive challenges

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Drill

3 minutes

  • Display one flashcard at a time from the Basic Addition Flashcards Pack.
  • Students solve the problem on their dry-erase boards and hold up answers.
  • Teacher quickly scans responses, gives immediate feedback, and corrects misconceptions.

Step 2

Rapid Addition Rally

8 minutes

  • Start the Rapid Addition Rally Timer for a 4-minute solo sprint: students work through flashcards independently, using counting cubes as needed.
  • After 4 minutes, pause and celebrate progress.
  • Restart timer for a 4-minute partner challenge: students take turns drawing flashcards and quizzing each other, counting correct answers aloud.

Step 3

Cool-Down & Exit Ticket

4 minutes

  • Provide each student with 5 quick-addition problems on their dry-erase board.
  • Set the timer for 1 minute; students complete as many as they can.
  • Collect boards, note common errors, and use results to inform small-group support during the next lesson.
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Slide Deck

Rapid Addition Rally

Get ready to boost your addition fluency with fun timed challenges!

Welcome students! Introduce today’s fast-paced addition game. Explain we’re focusing on speed and accuracy with sums to 20.

Lesson Objectives

• Enhance speed and accuracy solving basic addition facts (sums to 20)
• Build confidence through timed drills and partner challenges

Read aloud objectives. Emphasize why fluency matters for more complex math.

Materials Needed

• Basic Addition Flashcards Pack
• Rapid Addition Rally Timer
• Dry-erase boards & markers
• 10 mini counting cubes per student

Show each item clearly. Hand out materials if you haven’t already.

Warm-Up Drill (3 min)

  1. Display one flashcard at a time
  2. Students solve on dry-erase boards
  3. Hold up answers for instant feedback

Model one flashcard. Prompt students to write and show answers quickly. Give corrections and praise.

Solo Sprint (4 min)

• Start the Rapid Addition Rally Timer
• Students work independently through flashcards
• Aim for speed and accuracy

Set timer and countdown on screen. Encourage students to use counting cubes as needed.

Partner Challenge (4 min)

• Restart the Rapid Addition Rally Timer
• Take turns drawing flashcards
• Quiz each other and count correct answers aloud

Pair students. Model how to draw and quiz. Celebrate correct streaks.

Cool-Down & Exit Ticket (4 min)

  1. Provide 5 quick-addition problems on boards
  2. 1-minute timer: complete as many as possible
  3. Collect boards to inform next lesson

Explain exit ticket procedure. Circulate to observe and note common mistakes.

Great Job, Mathematicians!

You’ve strengthened your addition fluency today. Keep practicing and watch your confidence grow!

Wrap up with praise. Highlight next steps: small-group support for errors spotted.

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Worksheet

Rapid Addition Exit Ticket

Name: ______________________ Date: ___________

Instructions: Complete as many problems as you can within 1 minute. Show your answer on the line provided.

  1. 8 + 7 = __________





  2. 4 + 9 = __________





  3. 6 + 6 = __________





  4. 9 + 5 = __________





  5. 7 + 8 = __________





Great job! Turn in your board when the timer stops.

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Answer Key

Exit Ticket Answer Key

Use this key to review students’ responses and provide targeted feedback.

1. 8 + 7 = 15

Step-by-Step Reasoning:

  • Think of 8 + 2 to make 10.
  • Then add the remaining 5 (since 7 = 2 + 5).
  • 10 + 5 = 15.

Answer: 15







2. 4 + 9 = 13

Step-by-Step Reasoning:

  • Think of 4 + 6 to make 10.
  • Then add the remaining 3 (since 9 = 6 + 3).
  • 10 + 3 = 13.

Answer: 13







3. 6 + 6 = 12

Step-by-Step Reasoning:

  • Recognize that adding the same number twice is a “doubles” fact.
  • Doubles of 6 is 12.

Answer: 12







4. 9 + 5 = 14

Step-by-Step Reasoning:

  • Think of 9 + 1 to make 10.
  • Then add the remaining 4 (since 5 = 1 + 4).
  • 10 + 4 = 14.

Answer: 14







5. 7 + 8 = 15

Step-by-Step Reasoning:

  • Think of 7 + 3 to make 10.
  • Then add the remaining 5 (since 8 = 3 + 5).
  • 10 + 5 = 15.

Answer: 15

Use these explanations to help students see different strategies (making tens, doubles, decomposition). Celebrate correct answers and address any patterns of errors in upcoming small-group instruction.

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