How to Feed the Hamster: The Odd Squad

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

1

Overview

Oscar needs to calculate the value of an unknown addend in a subtraction formula in order to feed the Odd Squad hamster. This video clip helps students understand the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 1

MA19.1.4

Explain subtraction as an unknown-addend problem.

UP:MA19.1.4

Vocabulary

  • Addend

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The relationship between addition and subtraction.
  • how to explain subtraction as an unknown addend.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use symbols such as blanks, boxes, or letters to represent unknown quantities in equations.
  • Communicate the connections between subtraction and addition.
  • Use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to find differences.
  • Choose and apply addition and subtraction strategies to accurately determine sums and differences within 20.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • addition and subtraction have an inverse relationship that can be used to solve problems.
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