Looparound



Grade: 2

Standards:

Understand and use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., an opposite number sentence for 8 + 6 = 14 is 14 - 6 = 8) to solve problems and check solutions.



Directions:

1.  Print out the cards

2.  Cut out the cards

3.  Pass out one card to each student

4.  Starting with one student or yourself, read the card 
     aloud.

5.  All students are to do the mental math to figure out what
     the answer to the card is.

6.  The student that has the answer number reads their card.

7.  Continue until the game leads back to the person who
     started the game.
Description of First Set:

This first set of cards is made for the beginning of the school

   
year.  The questions on the card are very straight forward. 


There is not much use of critical thinking, but it helps to foster


the improvement of doing math mentally as well as quicken


their ability to do simple math facts.



Description of Second Set:

The second set of cards emphasizes the use of problem

solving skills.  The problems are set up to be more like

word problems; therefore, students must be able to

recognize words that indicate whether they are expected to

add or subtract in order to find the answer.  This set of

cards may be more appropriate for later in the school year.