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Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation, relating three or four whole numbers, with the unknown in any position.
Examples
Determine the unknown in the equation
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Clarifications
Clarification 1: Instruction extends the development of algebraic thinking skills where the symbolic representation of the unknown uses any symbol other than a letter.Clarification 2: Problems include having the unknown on either side of the equal sign.
Clarification 3: Addition and subtraction are limited to sums up to 100 and related differences. Refer to Situations Involving Operations with Numbers (Appendix A).
General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 2
Strand: Algebraic Reasoning
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5012040: Mathematics - Grade Two (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7712030: Access Mathematics Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5012005: Foundational Skills in Mathematics K-2 (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
MA.2.AR.2.AP.2: Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation, relating three whole numbers, with the change or result unknown (e.g., 7 + _ = 10, 10 − 3= ?). Sums may not exceed 20 and their related subtraction facts.
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Formative Assessments
Original Student Tutorial
MFAS Formative Assessments
Determine the Missing Addend:
Students find the missing addend in an addition equation relating five whole numbers.
Relating Four Whole Numbers:
Students find the missing number in an equation relating four whole numbers that involves addition and subtraction.
What Number Makes the Equation True?:
Students find the missing number in an equation relating four whole numbers.
Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades K-5
Balancing Act:
Help Tyler balance equations by finding the unknown number in this interactive tutorial.
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Original Student Tutorial
Balancing Act:
Help Tyler balance equations by finding the unknown number in this interactive tutorial.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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