Students can use whatever strategy they choose to solve the math equations on the rug. They need to be able to show and explain their thinking. Some students are using pictures by drawing base 10 blocks, others are using numbers and number bonds to separate out the 10s and 1s. It is awesome to see students confident enough to share their strategy and ask for help in their problem solving as needed. There is not just one way to solve a problem, mathematicians use strategies that make sense to them, are efficient and effective and that is what we are working on each day, figuring out what works for us as individuals.
