🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To use compensation strategy for addition

Success Criteria:

Instructions: The compensation strategy helps us add by rounding numbers first, then adjusting our answer. Follow these steps: Round → Add → Compensate → Check

📊 Part 1: Guided Practice with Base-10 Materials

Step 1: Round 29 to the nearest ten: 29 rounds to _____

Step 2: Add the rounded numbers: 47 + _____ = _____

Step 3: Compensate (adjust): You added _____ too much, so subtract _____

Step 4: Final answer: _____ - _____ = _____

Step 1: Round 98 to the nearest hundred: 98 rounds to _____

Step 2: Add: 156 + _____ = _____

Step 3: Compensate: You added _____ too much, so subtract _____

Step 4: Final answer: _____ - _____ = _____

Show your working:

🌟 Part 2: Independent Practice & Word Problems

Show your compensation strategy:

Answer: They raised $_______ altogether.

Answer: _______________ books

Hint: Use compensation strategy twice, or group numbers strategically.