Does adding the bigger numbers, like 8 + 9, make students to break into a cold sweat or send them scurrying to the nurse’s office? If so, provide the skills they need to tackle those math facts; teach them how to add numbers that total up to 18.
Please note that professional development, coaching, and infrastructure support are essential components to effective implementation of SIM instructional tools and interventions. It is highly recommended that you work with a SIM professional developer.