Lesson Plan
Addition Mastery
Students will efficiently add multi-digit whole numbers using place value alignment, partial sums, and number bonds, demonstrating accuracy and strategy selection by solving problems independently.
Mastering addition strategies builds fluency, deepens number sense, and boosts confidence for complex operations and real-world tasks like budgeting or scoring games.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Number Bond Decomposition
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Place Value Alignment
7 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Focus: Partial Sums Exploration
7 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice: Station Rotation
7 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Exit Ticket Assessment
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Sum It Up Station
Learning Objectives
Why This Matters
Warm-Up: Number Bond Decomposition
Strategy 1: Place Value Alignment
Strategy 2: Partial Sums Exploration
Strategy 3: Number Bonds Method
Independent Practice Stations
Exit Ticket Assessment
Great Work!

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Answer Key


Reading


Reading


Activity


Warm Up

