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

Lesson 40: Recite and Write Addition Problems of Up to 3

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

• 3 less 0 is 3
• 3 minus 0 equals 3
• 3 - 0 = 3

• 3 less 1 is 2
• 3 minus 1 equals 2
• 3 - 1 = 2

• 3 less 3 is 0
• 3 minus 3 equals 0
• 3 - 3 = 0

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