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2 & 3-Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Task Cards Compensation Strategy

Kelly ACreated by KellyCreated by Kelly

2 & 3-Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Task Cards Compensation Strategy

Kelly ACreated by KellyCreated by Kelly
$4.90

Description

Looking for a purposeful way to help students tackle multi-digit addition and subtraction with confidence using the compensation strategy?


This resource is designed to explicitly teach students how to solve addition and subtraction problems by adjusting numbers to make calculations easier. Students learn to use friendly numbers, compensate for changes made, and maintain the same total or difference, supporting efficient mental calculation and flexible number thinking.


HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:

❇️ Explicitly teach and reinforce addition and subtraction using mental maths strategies

❇️ Develop flexible thinking by adjusting and compensating numbers efficiently

❇️ Small group or guided maths instruction

❇️ Whole-class rotations or maths stations

❇️ Relief-teacher-friendly lessons with minimal preparation


WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✅ 40x Word Problem Task Cards

✅ 6x Levels of Number Complexity Differentiation

  • 7x two-digit plus two-digit problems
  • 7x two-digit minus two-digit problems
  • 6x three-digit plus two-digit problems
  • 6x three-digit minus two-digit problems
  • 7x three-digit plus three-digit problems
  • 7x three-digit minus three-digit problems

✅ 2x Levels of Strategy Support Differentiation

  • Empty strategy model cards
  • Partially filled strategy model cards

✅ PDF Version

  • 2x Colour options - minimal colour and black & white
  • Empty strategy model worksheets
  • 2x recording sheets
  • Answers

✅ 2x Digital Versions

  • MS Powerpoint
  • Google Slides

✅ 2x Self-checking options - no teacher marking!

  • Provide access to the Google Form for checking answers
  • Print the self-checking cards double sided


CLICK THE PREVIEW FOR A CLOSER LOOK!


WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

✳️ Explicit strategy support that builds efficient mental calculation

✳️ Word problems that reinforce reasoning

✳️ Low-prep and easy to differentiate

✳️ Works seamlessly for whole class, small groups or intervention

✳️ Helps students see addition and subtraction as strategic number sense


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Description

Looking for a purposeful way to help students tackle multi-digit addition and subtraction with confidence using the compensation strategy?


This resource is designed to explicitly teach students how to solve addition and subtraction problems by adjusting numbers to make calculations easier. Students learn to use friendly numbers, compensate for changes made, and maintain the same total or difference, supporting efficient mental calculation and flexible number thinking.


HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:

❇️ Explicitly teach and reinforce addition and subtraction using mental maths strategies

❇️ Develop flexible thinking by adjusting and compensating numbers efficiently

❇️ Small group or guided maths instruction

❇️ Whole-class rotations or maths stations

❇️ Relief-teacher-friendly lessons with minimal preparation


WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✅ 40x Word Problem Task Cards

✅ 6x Levels of Number Complexity Differentiation

  • 7x two-digit plus two-digit problems
  • 7x two-digit minus two-digit problems
  • 6x three-digit plus two-digit problems
  • 6x three-digit minus two-digit problems
  • 7x three-digit plus three-digit problems
  • 7x three-digit minus three-digit problems

✅ 2x Levels of Strategy Support Differentiation

  • Empty strategy model cards
  • Partially filled strategy model cards

✅ PDF Version

  • 2x Colour options - minimal colour and black & white
  • Empty strategy model worksheets
  • 2x recording sheets
  • Answers

✅ 2x Digital Versions

  • MS Powerpoint
  • Google Slides

✅ 2x Self-checking options - no teacher marking!

  • Provide access to the Google Form for checking answers
  • Print the self-checking cards double sided


CLICK THE PREVIEW FOR A CLOSER LOOK!


WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

✳️ Explicit strategy support that builds efficient mental calculation

✳️ Word problems that reinforce reasoning

✳️ Low-prep and easy to differentiate

✳️ Works seamlessly for whole class, small groups or intervention

✳️ Helps students see addition and subtraction as strategic number sense


__________________________________________

Copyright © The Emu Teacher

Product is for personal use only. This product may not be copied, redistributed, resold or republished.


LET'S CONNECT

Catch all the latest by joining my email list and following on Instagram and Facebook