strip diagrams

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What is a strip diagram?

Back

A strip diagram is a visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in addition or subtraction problems.

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What does a strip diagram help us understand?

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It helps us visualize how numbers are combined or separated in math problems.

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What operation does this strip diagram represent? (If the longer strip is on top)

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Addition

Front

What operation does this strip diagram represent? (If the longer strip is on the bottom)

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Subtraction

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If a strip diagram shows 86 and 26, what equation can we write?

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86 - 26 = P

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If a strip diagram shows 37 and a missing part, what is the missing part if the total is 100?

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The missing part is 63.

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What is the value of the 'P' in the equation 86 - 26 = P?

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P = 60.

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How do you find the total in a strip diagram?

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You add the parts together.

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How do you find a missing part in a strip diagram?

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You subtract the known part from the total.

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What does the term 'total' mean in a strip diagram?

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The total is the sum of all parts represented in the diagram.