Strip Diagrams

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What is a strip diagram?

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A visual representation that shows the relationship between numbers using strips or bars.

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What does a strip diagram help us understand?

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It helps us visualize addition and subtraction problems.

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What is addition?

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Combining two or more numbers to get a larger number.

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What is subtraction?

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Taking one number away from another to get a smaller number.

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How do you represent 89 + 159 using a strip diagram?

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Draw two strips, one for 89 and one for 159, and combine them.

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What is the number sentence for the strip diagram showing 159 and 89?

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159 + 89 = ?

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If a strip diagram shows 86 and 26, what is the equation?

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86 - 26 = ?

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What does the equation 55 + 73 = K mean in a strip diagram?

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It shows that K is the total when you combine 55 and 73.

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What is the first step in solving a problem with a strip diagram?

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Identify if you need to add or subtract.

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How can you check your work with a strip diagram?

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By using the opposite operation to see if you get back to the original numbers.