Ep 125: The Over Strategy - Subtraction
Nov 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 125
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Episode description
We just love the Over strategy! In this episode Pam and Kim go through a Problem String to develop the relationships used to think about the Over strategy for subtraction.
Talking Points:
- Over strategy is a great experience for people new to thinking Real Math.
- The Over strategy is one of the major relationships that students need to own.
- A Problem String to nudge the Over strategy.
- The Over strategy can be tricky, so students need lots of experience and contexts.
- Modeling student's thinking on a number line helps make thinking visiable as they grapple with the relationships.
- Teacher moves to modeling that can help support students' thinking.
- Where does over subtraction fit in the hierarchy?
- Bonus! The Over strategy "uses" place value (not just place labeling)!
Download free examples of the Over Strategy: mathisfigureoutable.com/over
Download the free ebook of major strategies: mathisFigureOutAble.com/big
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