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

Lesson 41: Recite and Write Addition Problems of Up to 4

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

Have children recite each equation listed below.

STEP 2

Have children copy on paper each equation listed below.

EQUATIONS

• 4 less 0 is 4
• 4 minus 0 equals 4
• 4 - 0 = 4

• 4 less 1 is 3
• 4 minus 1 equals 3
• 4 - 1 = 3

• 4 less 2 is 2
• 4 minus 2 equals 2
• 4 - 2 = 2

• 4 less 3 is 1
• 4 minus 3 equals 1
• 4 - 3 = 1

• 4 less 4 is 0
• 4 minus 4 equals 0
• 4 - 4 = 0

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