Double-Digit Subtraction

Students were quick to understand the concepts of regrouping when subtracting double-digits, based on the concrete representation of the base ten blocks.  We pretended that the blocks represented money - a ones block is a $1 bill and a tens block is a $10 bill.  If we have two $10 bills in our wallet, and someone wants to borrow $6, we would clearly have to break a $10 into ten $1s. 

Five Corners

On Friday last week, Mr. Shep was out, so our class combined with his class and together students engaged in "Five Corners."  At each corner of the room (and the middle), there was a station where students would collaboratively or independently complete an activity.  Students really enjoyed this change of pace!