Some Special Sums

Students practice doubles and doubles-plus-one addition facts. They record their current level of mastery of the addition facts on their personal addition charts. The lesson is split up into two different sections with the students working together for the Tossing Sums Activity Sheet and then individually on the Personal Addition Chart. 

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Learning Objectives:

Students will:

  • Identify doubles and doubles-plus-one addition facts.
  • Practice selected addition facts.
  • Add new facts (as appropriate) to their personal addition charts.

NCTM Standards and Expectations:

  • Understand the effects of adding and subtracting whole numbers.
  • Develop and use strategies for whole-number computations, with a focus on addition and subtraction.
  • Develop fluency with basic number combinations for addition and subtraction.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding

Helpful Hints

Make sure to have:

  • Crayons
  • Number cubes
  • Paper
  • Facts I Know Activity Sheet 
  • Tossing Sums Activity Sheet