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

Lesson 29: Recite and Write Figures and Words for Equation Signs

Directions

Teach children the symbols and words for the plus (+) sign, the minus (-) sign, and the equality (=) symbol.

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

• Display to children the symbols and corresponding words as follows:

STEP 2

• Point to each value in the table and have children recite each symbol and word.

STEP 3

• Have children copy each symbol and word on paper.
• Repeat this lesson every day until children can easily recite and write the mathematical symbols and words.