Partial Sums Addition: A Free Interactive Resource
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Are you working on partial sums addition with your class? You will love these dry erase math mats to practice this awesome algorithm!
This free resource (at the end of the post!) features gray bars to help students line digits up by place value, along with ample space to record partial sums in a variety of ways:
I always teach my students to begin with the ones place, then move to the tens and hundreds. This is a great help in getting students ready for the standard algorithm for addition they will eventually learn.
More Partial Sums Addition Ideas
I have a lot more to share when it comes to partial sums!
Check out this comprehensive post on teaching partial sums right here:
The Partial Sums Algorithm (a Step-by-Step Teaching Guide)
And there’s no need to waste a single second searching for (or creating) practice problems. I have you covered with these three sets of scaffolded, leveled practice pages:
Grab the partial sums math mat (and unlock access to other freebies) below:
Kristen Beakey
I’m an elementary math teacher with a passion for helping teachers build student confidence with scaffolded math learning, while saving time with practical digital tools.
Ladybug’s Teacher Files has been a work of love since 2010. Filled with hands-on math ideas and visual tech tutorials…I strive to save you time in all aspects of your teaching!
