Champion Warm-up
9 + 8 =
14 − 7 =
6 + 7 =
11 − 4 =
Create Your Own — Be the Teacher!
Write 3 math problems for a grown-up to solve. Make one EASY, one MEDIUM, and one TRICKY. Then check their work — you are the teacher now!
EASY:
Their answer: Correct? yes / no
MEDIUM:
Their answer: Correct? yes / no
TRICKY:
Their answer: Correct? yes / no
Estimate First! No calculating allowed — just smart estimates!
About how many crackers could you eat in one day?
My estimate:
About how many steps from your bed to the kitchen?
My estimate:
About how many books fit on one shelf?
My estimate:
About how many minutes is recess... er, playtime?
My estimate:
Pick ONE and actually check it. Was your estimate close?
Show two different ways to solve 35 + 47 — you have so many strategies now!
Way 1:
Way 2:
Answer: Which way was faster for you?
A story problem starring YOU! Read carefully and underline the important numbers.
You are the hero of a game. You score 36 points in round one and 28 points in round two. You need 75 points to win the golden trophy. How many more points do you need?
Draw or write your thinking:
more points