Near Doubles Winter Themed Math Activities

Definition

Near doubles are addition facts in which the two numbers are almost the same, differing by only one. Students use their knowledge of doubles facts (such as 4 + 4 = 8) to solve related facts more efficiently. For example, to solve 4 + 5, students can think of the double fact 4 + 4 = 8 and then add 1 more, giving an answer of 9. Near doubles help children develop mental math strategies and strengthen number sense.

Near doubles are an important addition strategy that helps students build fluency with basic facts. By connecting unknown facts to known doubles facts, students learn to solve addition problems more quickly and accurately. For example, students may use 6 + 6 = 12 to solve 6 + 7 = 13 or 5 + 6 = 11. This strategy encourages flexible thinking and a deeper understanding of number relationships.

Learning near doubles supports the development of mental computation skills and prepares students for more advanced arithmetic. Teachers often use visual models, counters, number lines, and ten frames to help students recognize the connection between doubles and near doubles facts.

This topic aligns with the U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS), including:

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6: Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on, making ten, decomposing numbers, and using the relationship between addition and subtraction.
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2: Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies.
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing.

Mastering near doubles helps students develop efficient addition strategies, improve fact fluency, and build a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.

Near Doubles Themed Activities

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about Near Doubles across 14 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Common core aligned 1st Grade Math worksheets.

Each ready to use worksheet collection includes 10 activities and an answer guide. Not teaching common core standards? Don’t worry! All our worksheets are completely editable so can be tailored for your curriculum and target audience.

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