This free math tutoring video shows the “WHY” behind the traditional addition algorithm normally taught in 2nd grade in the USA. Many children don’t understand what is happening in the algorithm that they are expected to memorize, Because of this, they can’t remember the steps and get confused and frustrated. Doing these types of problems with manipulative many times while also doing it on paper will help those kids who struggle as well as help those who don’t struggle with the memory task to actually understand what they are doing. You can use a Base Ten set in place of Cuisenaire Rods, but C-rods are quicker and, therefore, more enjoyable.
Category Archives: Addition and Subtraction to 100
Race to 200 Game – Free Math Tutoring Video
Playing the game in this free math tutoring video will give your kids lots of practice with multiplication and addition!
Cuisenaire Rods are excellent tools for learning math concepts. They give a kinesthetic and visual component to elementary math (that is usually only taught with abstract symbols).
Subtracting Within 100 – Part Two – Free Math Tutoring Video
Please watch my previous free math tutoring videos on Mental Math before watching this video. Understanding mental math within twenty is foundational to understanding all mental math.