Homegroup 1 and 2 have been focusing on different addition and subtraction strategies to help us solve problems really quickly and efficiently.

So I can get 2 different groups and I put the 2 numbers together. I put the biggest number in my head and count on using the other number. -Aaron

We used our fingers to make the sign for addition. -Haven

When we add numbers together the numbers get bigger. – Isla

A near doubles example is 7 and 8 because they are near each other. I found out how to do near doubles because I know my doubles and then add 1 or 2. -0llie

I have been working on solving in my head. I start at the ones and then go to the higher numbers so if I need to carry it is easier. – Lily

Difference helps us to solve addition and subtraction problems. The difference between 4 and 6 is 2. – Flynn

There are lots of different ways to make 10 so we can solve problems to 10 really fast. 5 and 5 makes 10. – Joshua