The Eclectic Manual of Methods by Van Antwerp, Bragg and Co. The Eclectic Manual by Van Antwerp, Bragg and Co.    

Lesson 36: Recite and Write Addition Problems of Up to 8

Directions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to teach the lesson.

Progress to the next lesson when children master the current lesson.

Value mastery over speed of progression.

Steps

STEP 1

Have children recite each equation listed below.

STEP 2

Have children copy on paper each equation listed below.

EQUATIONS

• 8 and 0 are 8
• 8 plus 0 is 8
• 8 + 0 = 8

• 0 and 8 are 8
• 0 plus 8 is 8
• 0 + 8 = 8

• 7 and 1 are 8
• 7 plus 1 is 8
• 7 + 1 = 8

• 1 and 7 are 8
• 1 plus 7 is 8
• 1 + 7 = 8

• 6 and 2 are 8
• 6 plus 2 is 8
• 6 + 2 = 8

• 2 and 6 are 8
• 2 plus 6 is 8
• 2 + 6 = 8

• 5 and 3 are 8
• 5 plus 3 is 8
• 5 + 3 = 8

• 3 and 5 are 8
• 3 plus 5 is 8
• 3 + 5 = 8

• 4 and 4 are 8
• 4 plus 4 is 8
• 4 + 4 = 8

Repeat this lesson every day until children can easily recite and write the equations.