Focus: Mathematics

Strategies for Addition Basic Facts: Near Doubles

Length: 7 minutes 4 seconds

A string of problems, based on the work of Cathy Fosnot and Trevor Calkins Power of Ten visual model, designed to help students develop a strategy for the “Near Double” facts. See how number strings can help support students as they develop flexible, meaningful strategies for addition.

Download the associated collection of Notebook files, with more strategies for addition facts.

Teaching Tips
Teaching Tips - Near Doubles Download File Word
Notebook Files (Requires SMART Notebook Express)
+5 Facts Download File Notebook Express
+8 Facts Download File Notebook Express
+9 Facts Download File Notebook Express
Doubles Download File Notebook Express
Near Doubles Download File Notebook Express
Webcast Near Doubles Download File Notebook Express
This resource was developed under the leadership of ERLC as a result of a grant from Alberta Education to support implementation.