Up and Down on the Elevator

Algebra is a foundational concept in the study of mathematics, and readers will delight in learning the principles of operations and algebraic thinking in a relatable and engaging way. Topics such as adding and subtracting within 20, using algebraic principles to solve equations and word problems, and understanding the relationship between addition and subtraction will give beginning math students a firm grasp on basic math concepts. Readers will see how traveling up and down on an elevator can be an opportunity to use various strategies to fluently add within 10. This volume satisfies CCSS Math Standard 1.OA.C.6. This book should be paired with "On the Elevator" (9781477721247) from the InfoMax Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.