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Captivate your class by having them find the value of their names, different zoo animals, musical instruments, etc.,with a mental math instructional activity. Using the coding formula listed, children learn to fluently estimate and calculate simple sums.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have students write a secret message to one another using the number codes listed on the resource and then applying addition to calculate the value
- Challenge the class to find which teacher in the school has the name with the greatest value
Classroom Considerations
- Graph paper would make this activity easier and neater to solve the addition equations
- Project the codes overhead or write them on the board for younger students
Pros
- Engaging in-class assignment
- Differentiated instructions included with the resource
- Designed for Common Core math standards
Cons
- None
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