Addition and Subtraction Strategies

Although we are moving into exploring fractions, our 3rd graders worked incredibly hard on finding an effective strategy to add and subtract numbers to and from 1,000.  This learning was more than just remembering steps to solve a problem.  The students were constructing meaning of the numbers and continuing to understand the value of each number and how it is added or taken away.  As well as, learning how to explain their thinking.  This learning was very in-depth and pushed them all to really think about their learning.  All the while, keeping our Growth Mindset in mind as we worked through, made mistakes, fixed mistakes and furthered our learning.  We were very proud of these kiddos for their hard work!