Math Activities for Teaching Addition of Doubles
Elementary school is when children learn the basics of life. Math is a key skill that is taught throughout a child's formal education. Learn math activities for teaching the addition of doubles so you'll be able to help your students learn basic math. Doubles are numbers such as "2 + 2." Teach your students how to have fun with math by showing them how it directly relates to the things they do daily. You can easily find the tools you'll need to teach doubles.
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Cards
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Use cards to teach your kids how to add doubles. Pick like cards that have the same number of figures on them. Have your students count the figures on one card and then have them continue to count the figures on the second card. The end number is the sum of the two cards. Show your kids what number the figures stand for. For example, two cards with seven stars each stand for "7 + 7," which equals 14.
Memorize
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Teach your students how to memorize doubles. Basic math requires a lot of memorization. Use flashcards to help your kids learn how to add doubles. On the front of the card have the equation. On the back of the flashcard have the answer. For example, on the front would be "8 + 8" and on the back would be "16." Be repetitive in showing your kids the cards and have them answer correctly. At first your students will use their fingers to count the numbers. Eventually they will know the answers because they have memorized the outcome.
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Worksheets
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Give your students worksheets to practice the addition of doubles. With most things in life, doing something over and over again makes you better at it. Create a worksheet with doubles equations. Put about 20 problems on the worksheet. Let your students solve the problems. They should complete worksheets daily to help them learn how to add doubles. Set time limits as they get more proficient.
Draw
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Have your students draw. Show your kids how to add doubles by teaching them to draw shapes. Have your kids draw four squares. Then have them draw four more squares. Tell your students to count all the squares they have drawn. This fun activity lets your kids be the ones who create the equations as well as solve it.
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