Decompose Numbers Using Number Bonds
Number Bonds
Can you picture spending several classroom periods on the number 5? Specifically, breaking it down into parts, and putting it back together again? Sounds like a lot of time, right? But, spending this amount of classroom time to decompose numbers using number bonds, allows students to gain a deeper, more flexible understanding of numbers. You might be wondering what those periods would actually look like, how you’d keep your students engaged and learning for that amount of time. In this blog, we will explore exactly that.
What are Number Bonds
Simply put, number bonds are the different ways we can break apart numbers. Number bonds are all about the relationship between numbers and quantities. The relationships of parts to a whole. Building the foundation for all mathematical operations. Building mental images of number relationships. While it sounds like a simple concept, it can be difficult for students to learn. So, it is important to dedicate time for them to learn the concept.
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