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Jorgia Taylor

Subtraction - Compensation or Algorithm?

Grades: 5th Grade
Subjects: Math

Student Instructions

1. Solve word problems 1-3 using the most appropriate strategy... formal algorithm or compensation strategy? Show your working out in the space below each word problem. 2. Create your own word problem and choose the most appropriate strategy to solve it. Extension: Use the recording tool to explain why you chose each strategy.

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