Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify and solve two-step addition and subtraction word problems by following a think-aloud strategy and practicing in guided and independent activities.
This lesson builds foundational multi-step problem-solving skills, boosts confidence, and prepares learners for more complex math tasks through modeling and scaffolded practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Explicit Teaching
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
2 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Activity
Quiz
Session 1 Exit Ticket Quiz
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will solve two-step word problems with missing addends and unknown starting amounts by using inverse operations and tracking each calculation step.
Mastering missing-addend problems builds strong number sense, shows students how addition and subtraction relate inversely, and deepens understanding of variable reasoning in real-world contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Explicit Teaching
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
2 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Script
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will solve three-step addition and subtraction word problems by breaking them into sequential steps and using drawings with step-tracking to organize their work.
This lesson adds complexity by introducing three-step problems, helping students apply and extend their problem-solving strategies to maintain clarity and accuracy in multi-step reasoning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Explicit Teaching
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
2 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Activity
Quiz
Session 3 Exit Ticket Quiz
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will apply multi-step addition and subtraction strategies to solve real-life money word problems by using drawings, equations, and play money to track each transaction.
Using money contexts makes multi-step problem solving meaningful and concrete, reinforcing number sense and addition-subtraction relationships while engaging students in real-world math.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Explicit Teaching
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
2 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Activity
Quiz
Session 4 Exit Ticket Quiz
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will consolidate and extend their skills by solving a variety of mixed multi-step word problems, then demonstrate mastery through an independent quiz.
This culminating lesson reviews all previously taught strategies, ensures confident application across contexts, and provides a quick assessment to guide next steps.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Review Modeling
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
2 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
Script
Worksheet
Activity
Quiz
Session 5 Exit Ticket Quiz
Answer Key
Worksheet
Quiz
Session 2 Exit Ticket Quiz
Answer Key
