Unit 3 - Lesson 4 - Grade 3: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 3 Unit 3
Lesson 4: Introduction to Addition Algorithms
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 3 Unit 3
Lesson 4: Introduction to Addition Algorithms
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Lesson: Introduction to Addition Algorithms

Which One Doesn’t Belong: 247 (Warm Up)

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Which one doesn’t belong?

What is an Algorithm?

Three students found the value of 362 + 354. Their work is shown. Explain how each method works.

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Tyler’s drawing.

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Lin’s method.

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Han’s method.

Try an Algorithm

Try using an algorithm to find the value of each sum. Show your thinking. Organize it so it can be followed by others.
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475 + 231

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136 + 389

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670 + 257

Cool Down: Choose an Algorithm
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A diagram of the base-ten blocks that represent 138 + 425 is shown.


Use an algorithm you learned in today's lesson to find the value of the sum.