Headline Story
Adding and Subtracting Larger Numbers, #1
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Introduction
The goal of Headline Stories is for children to learn to translate situations and information into problems that can be answered mathematically. What information are they given? What information is missing? Encourage children to think mathematically to complete the problem.
Headline Story
Alex went to the toy store and found a _____ that cost _____. She paid the clerk $1.00 and got _____ in change. Make a table.
Possible student responses
| Toy | Price | Change from $1.00 |
| ball | 65¢ | 35¢ |
| yoyo | 83¢ | 17¢ |
| book | 79¢ | 21¢ |
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