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Post-it® Note Addition

Post-it® Note Addition

Bolster understanding of basic math with Post-it® Notes.


  • Subject:

    Math

  • Topics:

    Math, Grades 1st-8th, Counting, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

  • Materials:

    1 pack 3x3 Post-it® Super Sticky Notes, a group of like objects

  • Grade Level:

    1st - 8th Grade

  • Estimated Time:

    10 - 20 minutes

  • Author:

    Brenda Krapfl

  • Post-it Note Addition Supplies

     

  • 1

    Begin with two Post-it® Notes. Draw an equal sign (=) on one and a plus sign (+) on another.

    Begin with two Post-it® Notes

  • 2

    Stick the Post-it® Notes on a student’s desk in the correct order

  • 3

    Take a group of like objects, such as pieces of candy, cereal, paper clips or coins, in different amounts separated by the plus sign.

    Take a group of like objects, such as pieces of candy, cereal, paper clips or coins, in different amounts separated by the plus sign

  • 4

    Have your students rearrange the objects to help visualize the answers to the problems and watch the mental math grow.

    Have your students rearrange the objects to help visualize the answers to the problems and watch the mental math grow.

  • 5

    The same concept can be modified to teach addition, multiplication, or division.

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