Math Interventions for Elementary

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 The "Make Ten Addition" strategy is ideally introduced as early as first grade, imparting foundational skills in numerical manipulation. This approach guides students in efficiently composing a ten and then swiftly building upon it. Mastery of this method necessitates a firm grasp of number decomposition and addition using a base ten framework.

Implemented initially as a demonstration lesson, this intervention strategy progresses through various stages. Beginning with hands-on materials, students engage in concrete practice before gradually transitioning to mental computation. Its versatility makes it suitable for tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 intervention.

To access additional resources for the "Make Ten" strategy, including strategy cards, please refer to the accompanying training webinar and downloadable materials provided below.

 The doubles strategy entails decomposing one number to create a double with the other. For instance, in 9 + 8, we can think of it as 8 + 8 plus 1 more. Employing a twenty frame proves to be a highly effective tool in this regard. Strategy cards for easy reference are provided for download below.

Ideal for students grappling with basic facts mastery, the doubles strategy incorporates a hands-on component during its introduction phase. It's particularly useful for addition within 20.

For additional materials and insights on leveraging the doubles strategy, we encourage you to explore the accompanying training webinar.

The splitting strategy is a continuation of the progression of addtion  combines a students' knowledge of place value with their addition skills. This is a great strategy to use before teaching the formal algorithm for addition and subtraction.   The arrow cards needed for this strategy are available below.  This strategy can be use for any tier of the RTI or MTSS framework.  For more materials to practice the splitting strategy please view the training webinar. 

The jumping strategy is strategy that can be practiced and mastered by using number lines as a teaching tool.   Student must have a basic understanding of place value and split counting before they are ready for this strategy.   For more materials to practice the jumping strategy please view the training webinar.  

 The splitting strategy serves as an invaluable bridge to transition towards the formal subtraction algorithm. Through this method, students gain a visual understanding of how to break apart a ten and shift it across place values.

For easy implementation, arrow cards are provided for download below, facilitating hands-on learning and reinforcement of this strategy.

Jumping strategy for subtraction requires knowledge of place value and split counting.  Number line is available for download below.

 (Teacher Video): Welcome to our instructional video, where we explore a multitude of methods and strategies tailored for teaching the concept of part-whole relationships, specifically focusing on the benchmark number of  5 and 10. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into various pedagogical approaches aimed at fostering a deep understanding of how numbers can be deconstructed and synthesized within the framework of five. 

 (Student Video): The Part-Part-Whole relationship illuminates the concept of breaking numbers into constituent parts. By employing this strategy, children grasp the correlation between a whole number and the smaller components composing it. This understanding not only aids in arithmetic but also facilitates comprehension of the interconnectedness between addition and subtraction. For a comprehensive array of resources and strategies, we encourage you to explore the Primary Intervention Program Training.  

Teacher Video: Instructional video for different methods and strategies for instruction of part / whole 10.

(Student Video):  For more resources and strategies, please view the Primary Intervention Program Training.