In previous lessons, students were introduced to addition and subtraction expressions as another way to represent story problems. In this lesson, students explain how expressions connect to story problems and choose which expression correctly represents a story problem (MP2).
Representation
MLR8
Interpret (orally) a subtraction expression that represents a Take From, Result Unknown problem.
Match (orally) expressions and Add To or Take, From, Result Unknown problems.
Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawingsDrawings need not show details, but should show the mathematics in the problem. (This applies wherever drawings are mentioned in the Standards.), sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.