Headline Story
Understanding Addition and Subtraction Algorithms, #9
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Introduction
Share the Headline Story with the class. Encourage them to think of creative solutions.
Headline Story
Complete the number sentence below and make a story to go with it.
126 – 39 = _____
Possible student responses
- Ms. Judy saved $126. Then she spent $39, so now she has $87 left.
- There were 126 students at lunch. Then 39 students went to recess, so there are 87 students still in the cafeteria.
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