Math Mountains

We have been doing a lot of exploring with addition and subtraction equations. What we know and what we need to work on. 

A tool that has been a helpful resource this week have been Math Mountain Cards. These show a total (in all) at the top and two addends (partners) at the bottom. These give a visual representation of a total breaking apart into smaller numbers (addends). 

Math Mountains helps with:

Addition: Having two addends at the bottom to add together making a top total

Subtraction: Having a top total and needing to find an unknown addend

Students have learned to write addition and subtraction fact family equations that they can make from a variety of mountain cards.

Math Mountain Card pages are coming home for the students to cut out and keep at home. We also have a set of our own in the classroom.

They can play a game we learned in class as well. We worked in partners, taking turns covering up one of the numbers on the mountains. The other person had to then guess the unknown addend or total using a subtraction or addition equation. This made the students think, use a strategy for addition or subtraction, then solve.

 The yellow cards are easier and the blue cards give more of a challenge.

Please try to play this game with your child at home.