Learners will interact with both teacher and other students to solve two-digit addition and subtraction problems. We begin class with a minds-on picture to elicit math talk and sharing followed by mental math practice focusing on a specific strategy each week. Learners should have a basic understanding of making tens and place value (tens and ones). We will use this thinking to break apart numbers and develop strategies to solve mental math equations. Math problems are strategically chosen to focus on building a specific strategy each session. Strategies do not build on each other but rather provide multiple ways to think about numbers. Learners are welcome to join in for one session or stay for many sessions. 
Our class focuses on sharing math thinking in a safe space with an emphasis on making sense of mathematics. We will draw out student thinking to allow students to "see" the math, make connections and deepen their understanding of number. Studies show that memorization and drills don't work for all children. This class provides a different approach to building skills and confidence in mathematics. When learners understand numbers and how they work...they have the skills to solve math problems in a way that makes sense to them. Learners will leave class feeling confident about their new math thinking!

***Each session focuses on developing a specific computation strategy. Strategies do not build on the previous week. Although the following focus strategies will cycle every six weeks, each session is unique with new content.***