Addition Finger Chart 3

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Addition Finger Chart 3
Math - Memory Work
LevelPrimary
Age5+
PrerequisitesAddition Finger Chart 3
Materials Addition Finger Chart 3
addition problem slips
paper
pencil

This activity allows the child to practice memorization of addition facts.

Presentation

  1. Set out Addition Finger Chart 2 to compare with Addition Finger Chart 3. Show that they are similar but with some of the numbers missing.
  2. Set up the material as shown to work problems.
  3. Put the left finger on the smaller of the two numbers and the right finger on the larger number.
  4. Slide the left finger over to the last number on its row.
  5. Slide the right finger over to the last number in its row.
  6. Zigzag fingers together one square at a time until they meet.
  7. Open your fingers to reveal the answer.
  8. Record the answer on the paper.

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Make Your Own

Printable charts:

Addition Control Chart 2 (print on legal sized paper) Addition Finger Chart 3 Addition Problem Slips

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