Addition Finger Chart 2

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Addition Finger Chart 2
Math - Memory Work
LevelPrimary
Age5+
PrerequisitesAddition Finger Chart 1
Materials Addition Finger Chart 2
addition problem slips
pencil
paper

This activity allows the child to practice memorization of addition facts.
Printable chart and problem slips are available below.

Presentation

  1. Set out Addition Chart 1 to compare to Addition Chart 2. Show that Chart 2 is similar but with part of the chart missing.
  2. Set up the material as shown to work problems.
  3. Select a problem slip and copy in onto the paper.
  4. Put the right finger on the smaller of the two numbers, and the left finger on the larger number.
  5. Slide the right finger over to othe last number on its row.
  6. Then slide the right finger down to the same row as the left finger.
  7. Slide the left finger over to meet the right.
  8. Open your fingers to reveal the answer.
  9. Record the answer on the paper.

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Make Your Own

Printables:

Addition Finger Chart 2 Addition Problem Slips Addition Control Chart 1 (print on legal sized paper)

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