1.NBT.C.4 - About the Math, Learning Targets, and Increasing Rigor

Grade 1 Number Operations

1.NBT.C.4

Full Standard

Add within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number, and adding a two-digit number and a multiple of 10, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. Understand that in adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose a ten.

 

Measurement Topic

This standard is reported on the report card in these quarters as follows:

1st Grade Students Learning 1st Grade Standards
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

 

 

 

Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of addition.

Kindergarten Students Learning 1st Grade Standards
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

 

 

 

Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of addition.

 

 

About the Math

Skills and concepts below are learning goals for this standard.

  • Explain addition within 100 adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number using physical models, drawings, hundred charts, and number lines.
  • Explain addition within 100 adding a two-digit number and a multiple of ten number using physical models, drawings, hundred charts, and number lines.
  • Explain addition within 100 adding a two-digit number and a two-digit number using physical models, drawings, hundred charts, and number lines.
  • Use partial sums by decomposing both addends to add within 100. (Partial Sums Parent Brief Links to an external site.)
  • Use counting on by decomposing one addend to add within 100. (Count On Parent Brief Links to an external site.)
  • Explain why a new ten is sometimes made when adding numbers. (Make Ten Parent Brief Links to an external site.)

There are many ways to add numbers within 100. Sometimes, we might decompose one or both addends. Sometimes, we might count on by ones (38 + 4) from a number and other times we might count on by groups of 10 (38 + 40).

Students should work with various models and representations to develop understanding of the mathematics. Models, tools, and representations that students should use include:

  • base ten blocks (physical or drawing)
  • ten frames
  • hundred charts
  • number lines (open/empty and closed)
  • symbols (equations)

There is no specific progression of representations. Instead, students should connect understanding from one representation to the next. Physical models and drawings should be connected to addition on number charts/number lines, and equations. Not all representations are helpful with all strategies. For example, partial sums shown on a 120 chart is generally not helpful. Be thoughtful about which representation(s) makes the most sense and connect to equations. Regardless of the representation being used by students, teachers should connect representations to a symbolic recording (equation). First graders should not be exposed to or taught the traditional algorithm for addition. 

Estimation and Number Lines: We can have students estimate sums prior to finding sums to develop their sense of reasonableness of answers. Students must understand number lines and work with "ticked" number lines before moving to open number lines for adding. Essential vocabulary for this standard includes(online dictionary Links to an external site., Download HCPSS Vocabulary Cards

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  • add,
  • compose,
  • decompose,
  • place value 

Progression and Regrouping Notes: This standard should be developed as outlined below. First, students should work with addition of two-digit and one-digit addends. Then, they should add multiples of 10 to two-digit numbers. Lastly, students should work with adding two, two-digit numbers. NOTE: Addition situations should not be separated by the need to regroup. That is, students should not work with non-regrouping problems for a time and then work with regrouping problems. This reinforces misconceptions of different reasons and ways to add numbers.

 

  math in minutes Math In Minutes:  The video links below demonstrate strategies for addition.

 

Progression of Standard within Grade 1

This progression informs how to develop the standard within the grade level. This progression is provided by HCPSS Elementary Mathematics.

Progression Throughout Year
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
  • Explain addition within 100 adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number using physical models, drawings, hundred charts, and number lines.
  • Explain addition within 100 adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number using physical models, drawings, hundred charts, and number lines.
  • Explain addition within 100 adding a two-digit number and a multiple of ten number using physical models, drawings, hundred charts, and number lines.
  • Explain addition within 100 adding a two-digit number and a two-digit number using physical models, drawings, hundred charts, and number lines.
  • Use partial sums by decomposing both addends to add within 100.
  • Use partial sums by decomposing one addend to add within 100.
  • Explain why a new ten is sometimes made when adding numbers.

Progression of this Standard Across Grades

This progression is informed by the Achieve the Core Coherence Map Links to an external site.. Information is not the complete standard.

Progression Across Grades
Kindergarten Grade 2
  • Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 into ten ones and some ones (K.NBT.1)
  • Fluently add and subtract within 100. ( 2.NBT.5 )
  • Use addition and subtraction to solve one- and two-step word problems (2.OA.1)

 

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