Math Intervention 3–5 Grade

98 Addition and Subtraction Concepts

Successful Strategies

To be successful with the near tens concept, it is essential that

students have ownership of plus or minus ten. The near tens

concept builds upon what students know about adding and

subtracting tens. For many students, using the hundred chart

helps them to see and apply the near tens concept.

near ten, add, addition,

subtract, subtraction,

adjust, compensate

Math Words to Use

Questions at Different Levels of Cognitive Demand

Recall: What is 97 – 10?

Comprehension: How could you use a near ten to

solve 43 + 29?

Application: How would you show the near tens

concept with manipulatives?

Analysis: Which problems work better with the near

tens concept?

Evaluation: When is it not a good plan to use the near

tens concept?

Synthesis: How would you teach the near tens concept

to someone who did not know it?

EASY

COMPLEX