Everyday, my students have one minute to complete as many addition or subtraction as they can. Every child starts with addition and then moves to subtraction. They begin with 0's, 1's, 2's, etc. until they have mastered addition to 10. They are allowed to work on their addition/subtraction sheet as many days in a row as needed until they are able to finish the sheet. One the page is complete, I grade it and they must score a 45/50 to move to the next number. They have a picture of a banana split in their folder and they are allowed to color the numbers that they have passed. Once every child has passed addition AND subtraction to 10, we will have a banana split party!!!!! :)
The great thing about this challenge is that it is ongoing. Even though they have a time limit each day, they can work on the same number as long as they need to until they are able to finish it. Also, they problems they get incorrect are allowed to be fixed so they can move on. My students are working at their own pace and do not feel the time crunch because they are allowed to keep trying until they pass that number. :) I also keep track of their progress on individual banana split cards on the back of our door.
Please continue to encourage them at home with addition and subtraction. We are all looking forward to the banana split party!! :)
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