MATHEMATICS-8

ESSENTIAL UNIT 1 (E01)

(Addition & Subtraction Within 1,000)
(July 2013)

Unit Statement: In this unit, the student will use different strategies to add and subtract
whole numbers and solve word problems and real world problems. The student will apply
the key terms and develop problem solving skills.
Essential Outcomes: (must be assessed for mastery)
Problem solving and higher order thinking components are essential for A level
mastery. Each TSW can contain problem solving and higher order thinking components
(as found in suggested text).
1. The Student Will round 2 and 3 digit numbers to the nearest ten or hundred. (Go
Math 1.2)*
2. TSW demonstrate the use of compatible numbers in rounding and mental math
strategies to estimate sums. (1.3-1.4)
3. TSW distinguish between the commutative and assosicative properties of addition
to add more than two addends. (1.5)
4. TSW demonstrate the break apart strategy and use place value to add. (1.6-1.7)
5. TSW describe compatible numbers and use rounding and mental math strategies to
estimate differences. (1.8-1.9)
6. TSW demonstrate the use of place value and combine place values to subtract.
(1.10-1.11)
7. TSW choose problem solving strategies to solve one and two step word problems. (1.12)
*suggested GoMath! chapter sections to use with TSWs
Introduced and Practiced Outcomes: (taught but not assessed)
1. The Student Will discuss the concepts using the key terms of the unit.
2. TSW engage in critical thinking and problem solving.
3. TSW demonstrate addition and subtraction of whole numbers within 1,000.
4. TSW demonstrate a use of a variety of addition and subtraction strategies.
Key Terms and Concepts:
Associative property of addition
Commutative property of addition
Compatible numbers
Round

Estimate
Identify property of addition
Pattern

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Suggested Assessment Tools and Strategies:

Attached rubric or teacher generated rubrics that assess ALL essential outcomes
(TSWs)
Prerequisite skills activities (chapter pretest show what you know)
Mid-chapter checkpoint
Chapter 1 review/test
Soar to success math
Suggested cross-curriculuar activities and projects (see suggested rubric in
appendix using Cultural Studies EO3-World Rivers)

Suggested Resources:
Go Math! online resources (see course outcomes)
Go Math! 3 teachers edition chapter 1
GO Math! 3 student edition chapter 1
GO Math! 3 standards practice book chapter 1
Go Math! 3 daily routine resoures and suggestions
Reteach and Enrich resources
Mathboard (Go Math student whiteboard)
Go Math! 3 grab and go centers kits
Additional Resources:
Math manipulatives such as base ten blocks, 100 charts, number lines and counting
tape
3rd Grade Everyday Math cross-curricular literature links list
Technology Links:
Destiny Webpath Express (found in schools automated library system)
List of suggested online resources (see course outcomes)
*Ask your director about existing website subscriptions.
Suggested Activities:

Unit vocabulary activities (creating flashcards or graphic organizers)

Go Math! unit project Inventing Toys
Routine and on-going classroom projects such as calendar, timelines and counting
tape
Additon and subtraction math games

Suggested Cross Curricular Activities:

Science-E01 /Investigative Science (use appropriate science tools to add and

subtract lengths and volumes)
Cultural Studies-E01/ Geography-Canada (use map scale to add and subtract distances)
Cultural Studies-E03 /World Rivers (subtract and compare lengths of world rivers
Cultural Studies-E04/ Ancient Rome (the study of Roman numerals as related to
the study of whole numbers)
Writing-E05/Informative Writing: Research Report (research the history of addition and
subtraction, perhaps related to the Ancient Romans and their numeral system)

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Addition and Subtraction within 1,000

Mathematics-8 E01 Rubric
To receive a B, the student must show B level mastery on ALL Essential Outcomes (TSWs).
To receive an A the student must show A level mastery on ALL available TSWs and B level mastery on the remaining TSWs.
Student Name:
Task
TSW
round 2 and 3 digit numbers to the
nearest ten or hundred

Date:
A LEVEL

B LEVEL
I can round numbers to the tens and
hundreds place.

demonstrate the use of compatible

I can develop a strategy of my own
numbers, rounding and mental math and explain it.
strategies to estimate sums and
differences.

I can decipher strategies that I have

learned, to estimate and solve sums and
differences.

distinguish between the

commutative and associative
properties of addition to add more
than two addends

I can apply these two properties to

other math concepts.

I can use these two properties to add

and subtract two or more 2-digit
numbers.

demonstrate different strategies and

the use of place value to add and
subtract.

I can describe how I use the break

apart and place value strategies to add
and subtract. I can teach others how to
use them. I can use them for other
math concepts.

I can demonstrate the break-apart

strategy and place value to add and
subtract.

Choose problem solving strategies

to solve one and two- -step word
problems.

I can explain the strategies I use to

solve several one and two-step word
problems using our new math
vocabulary. I created a real world
math project for this unit.

I can test my strategies by solving one

and two-step word problems.

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