Understanding Addition and Subtraction Concepts

Understanding Addition and Subtraction Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial covers fourth grade math, focusing on special cases in addition and subtraction of whole numbers. It introduces visual models like tape diagrams and number lines to help students understand these concepts. The lesson emphasizes intermediary steps to develop understanding, contrasting with traditional methods. It also explores using number bonds and number lines for calculations, encouraging students to choose their preferred method. The tutorial concludes with exercises on completing subtraction sentences using number bonds, moving towards standard algorithms.

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of this lesson?

Geometry and shapes

Multiplication of fractions

Special cases in addition and subtraction of whole numbers

Division of whole numbers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which visual models are used in this lesson to help students understand addition and subtraction?

Graphs and charts

Tape diagrams and number lines

Pie charts and bar graphs

Tables and lists

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are visual models used in this lesson?

To make the lesson longer

To replace traditional teaching methods

To help students develop an understanding of the concepts

To make the lesson more colorful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a tape diagram used to represent the number two?

By drawing a triangle

By drawing two equal parts

By drawing a single line

By drawing a circle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of cutting a tape diagram into fourths?

To create a new shape

To make it easier to erase

To represent the addition of a fraction

To make it look more complex

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the tape diagram represent when a fourth is added?

Two and a fourth

Three

One and a fourth

Two and a half

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is subtraction represented using a tape diagram?

By drawing a new diagram

By erasing the diagram

By cutting off a part

By adding more parts

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