What Does It Mean to "Make a Number"?
Numbers are like puzzles - there are many ways to put them together!
When we talk about "ways to make a number," we mean all the different addition and subtraction combinations that give us the same answer. For example, you can make 10 with 5+5, 6+4, 7+3, 15-5, and many more!
How to Find Different Ways
1️⃣ Start with addition: Think of two numbers that add up to your target
2️⃣ Try subtraction: Find a bigger number minus a smaller number that equals your target
3️⃣ Use patterns: If 20+30=50, then 21+29=50 too!
Let's Practice Together!
Number Puzzle: Make 75
Can you find three different ways to make 75?
+ = 75
+ = 75
- = 75
Number Line Challenge
Let's find all the addition pairs that make 60! Click on the numbers that add up to 60.
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Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects: Have your child make number combinations with coins, buttons, or cereal pieces to make it tangible.
- Play "Number Detective": Give them a target number and have them find as many combinations as possible in 2 minutes.
- Connect to money: Practice with dollar amounts ("What two items could you buy that total $1.00?") to show real-world application.