11/ 19 Hand out_Subtraction with Place Value Chips

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⚔️ Mythical Math Quest: Midas, Icarus, Medusa & Athena Learning Target: I can use place-value chips to subtract without regrouping. 🔹 BEGINNING OF THE QUEST (10–15 minutes) 1. Number Sense Warm-Up “Heroes, gather your strength. Athena has prepared today’s warm-up challenges to sharpen your thinking.” 2. Fact Power-Up – ×6 Training (2–3 minutes) “These drills help you build the steady focus of Athena and the courage of Icarus.” 3. Quest Launch — Trouble in the Ancient World (5–8 minutes)

This educational resource titled 'Mythical Math Quest' guides students through the process of subtraction using place-value chips, focusing on subtraction without regrouping. The narrative involves engaging characters from mythology, such as Midas and Athena, to make learning interactive and enjoyable. Students start with warm-up questions to understand digit value, then move onto practice problems involving inventory changes for the characters, modeling subtraction steps, and engaging in partner activities. Students independently sharpen their skills through challenges and exit tickets, culminating in a reflection on their strategies to reinforce their understanding of place value and subtraction. This resource promotes collaborative learning and encourages students to explain their thought processes, strengthening their mathematical reasoning and skills in subtraction.