Adding and Subtracting with Regrouping

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Objective

I can add and subtract two- and three-digit numbers with regrouping to solve problems.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain in your own words what it means to "regroup" when subtracting. Why is it sometimes necessary?

2

Using place value blocks (you can draw them), show how you would subtract 16 from 32. Explain each step, including any regrouping.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

There were 32 students in the library. 15 students left to go to recess. How many students are still in the library? Show your work. A farmer picked 45 apples from one tree and 28 apples from another tree. How many apples did the farmer pick in all? Show your work. A bakery made 124 cookies. They sold 36 cookies in the morning. How many cookies are left? Show your work.

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