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

Lesson 42: Recite and Write Addition Problems of Up to 5

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

• 5 less 0 is 5
• 5 minus 0 equals 5
• 5 - 0 = 5

• 5 less 1 is 4
• 5 minus 1 equals 4
• 5 - 1 = 4

• 5 less 2 is 3
• 5 minus 2 equals 3
• 5 - 2 = 3

• 5 less 3 is 2
• 5 minus 3 equals 2
• 5 - 3 = 2

• 5 less 4 is 1
• 5 minus 4 equals 1
• 5 - 4 = 1

• 5 less 5 is 0
• 5 minus 5 equals 0
• 5 - 5 = 0

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