Speed Skating Slides 1 SPEED SKATE
JUMP BACK
The Winter Games Subtraction Path
THE ICE TRACK
In speed skating, we visualize the finish line. Subtraction is like gliding back from a total score.
"When you take away a small score, just leap back on the ice!"
JUMP BACK
THE GLIDE TECHNIQUE
Small Leap: 1, 2, or 3
15 - 2 = 13
"Start at 15... glide back 2 points... land at 13!"
OLYMPIC SPEED
Don't waste energy on a long climb!
If you are taking away 1, 2, or 3, the JUMP BACK is your fastest move.
WINTER TRIALS
Qualify!
14 - 1 = ?
Scoreboard Heat 1
Glide back 1 point...
18 - 3 = ?
Scoreboard Heat 2
Glide back 3 points...
Speed Skating Worksheet 1 BW SPEED SKATING MISSION
Subtraction Strategy: Jump Back
Athlete:
Date:
Coach's Briefing
To win gold, a skater must be fast. Use the JUMP BACK move when you only need to glide back a little bit (1, 2, or 3 points).
1
The Quick Glide
17 - 2 = _____
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
14 - 3 = _____
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2
Ice Sprint Heats
16 - 1
19 - 2
15 - 3
20 - 2
Speed and precision are the marks of a gold medalist.
Short Track Distance Slides 2 SHORT TRACK
DISTANCE
Strategy 2: Closing the Gap
CLOSING THE GAP
Sometimes skaters are fighting for the lead. The difference is the gap between them.
"When scores are close together, find the distance!"
18
20
Gap: 2
CLOSE SCORE STRATEGY
Wait! Don't leap back 17 times!
19 - 17 = 2
"Just find the gap between 17 and 19. It's only 2 steps!"
GAP CHALLENGE
Record Pace
Heat 1
15 - 13 = ?
"Gap from 13 to 15 is..."
Heat 2
20 - 18 = ?
"Gap from 18 to 20 is..."
Short Track Distance Worksheet 2 SHORT TRACK MISSION
Event 2: Finding the Gap Distance
Athlete:
Date:
Finding Distance
In short track, skaters are always close together. When numbers are CLOSE TOGETHER, don't leap back. Just find the gap!
1
Close Skaters Heat
18 - 16 = _____
15
16
17
18
19
20
How many jumps from 16 to 18?
15 - 12 = _____
10
11
12
13
14
15
2
Quick Choice Qualifier
Circle the FASTEST move, then solve.
14 - 1 =
Jump Back
Find Distance
19 - 17 =
Jump Back
Find Distance
Gap Mastery
"A champion knows when to glide and when to bridge the gap."
Short Track Distance Worksheet 2 BW SHORT TRACK MISSION
Event 2: Finding the Gap Distance
Athlete:
Date:
The Gap Strategy
When scores are CLOSE TOGETHER, don't waste time glidding back. Just find the DISTANCE or GAP between them!
1
Close Skaters Heat
18 - 16 = _____
15
16
17
18
19
20
Find the jumps from 16 to 18
15 - 12 = _____
10
11
12
13
14
15
2
Quick Choice Qualifier
Circle the FASTEST strategy, then solve the Heat.
14 - 1 =
Jump Back
Find Distance
19 - 17 =
Jump Back
Find Distance
"Precision in strategy is the path to the podium."
Luge Climb Slides 3 LUGE
CLIMB UP
Strategy 3: Climbing the Leaderboard
CLIMB THE BOARD
In luge, every millisecond counts. To find the gap between scores, we climb up from the lower number.
15 - 12 = ? 12 + ? = 15
Think: 12 ... 13, 14, 15. It's 3!
UP
COUNT UP TO SCORE
LUGE LEADERBOARD
Heat #1
13 - 11 = ?
Think: 11... 12, 13
Heat #2
17 - 14 = ?
Think: 14... 15, 16, 17
"A true luge champion climbs the ranks with addition power!"
SPRINT CLIMB
How fast can you climb to the lead?
16 - 13
14 - 11
19 - 17
12 - 9
VICTORY RUN
Gold Mode
Final Heat Score
20 - 18 = ?
"Climb up from 18 to cross the finish line!"
Luge Climb Worksheet 3 LUGE CLIMB MISSION
Event 3: Climbing the Leaderboard
Athlete:
Date:
Climb the Board
In Luge, every millisecond counts. When scores are CLOSE, don't calculate backward. Just start at the lower score and COUNT UP to find the win!
1
Leaderboard Sprints
Change each subtraction into an addition "climb," then solve.
14 - 12 = ?
12 + ____ = 14
Score: ____
17 - 14 = ?
14 + ____ = 17
Score: ____
2
Sudden Death Heats
Count up as fast as you can to cross the finish line.
15 - 13 = ____
20 - 17 = ____
19 - 16 = ____
12 - 9 = ____
World Record Pace
"A champion never wastes a millisecond on counting back."
Luge Climb Worksheet 3 BW LUGE CLIMB MISSION
Event 3: Counting Up the Leaderboard
Athlete:
Date:
Climb to the Lead
In Luge, every millisecond counts. When scores are CLOSE, don't count back. Start at the lower score and COUNT UP to find the win!
1
Leaderboard Sprints
Change each subtraction into an addition "climb," then solve.
14 - 12 = ?
12 + ____ = 14
Diff: ____
17 - 14 = ?
14 + ____ = 17
Diff: ____
2
Sudden Death Sprints
Count up as fast as you can in your head.
15 - 13 = ____
20 - 17 = ____
19 - 16 = ____
12 - 9 = ____
Champion Form
"Counting up is the fastest way to climb the ranks."
Curling Score Slides 4 CURLING
CONNECTIONS
Strategy 4: Matching Subtraction to Addition
ICE CONNECTIONS
In curling, knowing how stones group together makes you a tactical master. Subtraction is just one part of a family!
"If you know the addition teammate, the subtraction answer is automatic."
2 + 3 = 5
So: 5 - 3 = 2!
THE TEAM USA FAMILY
Addition Master
12 + 4 = 16
Subtraction Strike
16 - 4 = 12
"Every stone has its matching teammate on the ice."
INSTANT MATCH
Stop subtracting. Start matching!
If you see 14 - 8,
MATCH DRILLS
Ice Speed
Addition Secret
11 + 4 = 15
So... 15 - 4 = ?
Addition Secret
13 + 5 = 18
So... 18 - 5 = ?
Curling Score Worksheet 4 CURLING CONNECTION MISSION
Event 4: The Fact Family Match
Athlete:
Date:
The Matching Stroke
In curling, addition and subtraction are on the same team! If you know that 8 + 5 = 13, you already know the final score for 13 - 5. Don't calculate—just match!
1
Match the Family
Solve the addition power fact first, then instantly solve its matching subtraction Heat.
Addition Power
12 + 6 = ____
Subtraction Heat
18 - 6 = ____
Addition Power
11 + 7 = ____
Subtraction Heat
18 - 7 = ____
2
Ice Speed Heats
Heat #1
15 - 2 =
Heat #2
15 - 13 =
Heat #3
18 - 9 =
Heat #4
18 - 15 =
Team USA Tactic
"Match the teammates. Finish the end."
Curling Score Worksheet 4 BW CURLING CONNECTION MISSION
Event 4: The Fact Family Match
Athlete:
Date:
The Matching Stroke
Subtraction and addition are on the same team! If you know 8 + 5 = 13, you already have the answer for 13 - 5. Don't calculate—just match!
1
Match the Family
Solve the addition power fact first, then solve the matching subtraction.
Addition Power
12 + 6 = ____
Subtraction Heat
18 - 6 = ____
Addition Power
11 + 7 = ____
Subtraction Heat
18 - 7 = ____
2
Rapid Match Heats
If 13 + 5 = 18...
18 - 5 = ____
If 15 + 4 = 19...
19 - 4 = ____
"Match the teammates. Finish the end."
Bobsled Doubles Slides 5 BOBSLED
PAIRS
Strategy 5: The Power of Addition Doubles
TWIN POWER
In a 2-person bobsled, athletes are perfectly matched. A champion knows their ADDITION DOUBLES for maximum speed!
The Addition Double:
8 + 8 = 16
Bobsled Stroke: 16 - 8 = 8
"If one twin leaves the sled, one is still there!"
SPOT THE SLED PAIR
12
6
Thinking...
"6 + 6 is 12!"
= 6
14
7
Thinking...
"7 + 7 is 14!"
= 7
INSTANT RESPONSE
Doubles are your fastest weapon on the ice track.
If you see a BOBSLED PAIR, don't count.
BOBSLED HEATS
Flash Speed!
10 - 5 = ?
18 - 9 = ?
12 - 6 = ?
20 - 10 = ?
Bobsled Doubles Worksheet 5 BOBSLED PAIRS MISSION
Event 5: The Addition Double Advantage
Athlete:
Date:
Bobsled Symmetry
Team USA bobsledders move in perfect pairs. If you know that 7 + 7 = 14, then you automatically know that 14 - 7 = 7. It's the fastest move on the ice!
1
Recall the Twins
Think of the addition double to instantly find the subtraction score.
Addition Twin
5 + 5 = 10
Ice Score
10 - 5 = ____
Addition Twin
8 + 8 = 16
Ice Score
16 - 8 = ____
Addition Twin
7 + 7 = 14
Ice Score
14 - 7 = ____
Addition Twin
9 + 9 = 18
Ice Score
18 - 9 = ____
2
Ice Duel Heat
Circle the missions that are BOBSLED PAIRS. Solve only those ones!
16 - 8
15 - 2
14 - 7
12 - 6
11 - 9
10 - 5
Bobsled Doubles Worksheet 5 BW BOBSLED PAIRS MISSION
Event 5: The Addition Double Advantage
Athlete:
Date:
Bobsled Symmetry
Team USA bobsledders move in perfect pairs. Use an addition double fact to solve for the scoreboard. It's the fastest move on the ice track!
1
Recall the Twins
Recall the addition twin to find the final ice score.
Addition Power
5 + 5 = 10
Score Result
10 - 5 = ____
Addition Power
8 + 8 = 16
Score Result
16 - 8 = ____
Addition Power
7 + 7 = 14
Score Result
14 - 7 = ____
Addition Power
9 + 9 = 18
Score Result
18 - 9 = ____
2
Sudden Sled Sprints
12 - 6
6 - 3
16 - 8
20 - 10
Team USA Bobsled Pairs Strategy Speed = Precision
Skeleton Near-Doubles Slides 6 SKELETON
NEAR-DOUBLE
Strategy 6: The Quick Stride Adjustment
ALMOST SYMMETRICAL
In skeleton racing, balance is tricky. Sometimes a score is JUST 1 POINT away from a perfect double.
"If you know the bobsled twin, you already know the answer!"
Double: 12 - 6 = 6
Near: 13 - 6 = ?
Since 13 is 1 more than 12... the answer is 7!
THE STRIDE ADJUSTMENT
A
One More Stride
Starting score is 1 MORE than the double fact.
15 - 7 = 8
(Because 14 - 7 is 7)
B
One Less Stride
Starting score is 1 LESS than the double fact.
11 - 6 = 5
(Because 12 - 6 is 6)
QUICK STRIDE
When should you use the Near-Double move?
Look for facts that are NEIGHBORS of perfect twins.
QUALIFYING HEATS
Fast Clear!
15 - 7 = ?
Coach's Call:
"14 - 7 is 7, so one more is..."
13 - 7 = ?
Coach's Call:
"14 - 7 is 7, so one less is..."
Skeleton Near-Doubles Worksheet 6 SKELETON DASH MISSION
Event 6: The Near-Double Stride
Athlete:
Date:
Adjust the Stride
In skeleton racing, sometimes you need to adjust your stride by just ONE POINT. Use a double you know to solve the Near-Double heat!
1
Stride Connections
Use the perfect double fact to solve the skeleton dash mission.
Perfect Twin
14 - 7 = 7
Skeleton Stride
15 - 7 = ____
Perfect Twin
16 - 8 = 8
Skeleton Stride
17 - 8 = ____
2
Athlete Selection Heat
Circle the mission where the NEAR-DOUBLE STRIDE is the fastest move. Then solve it!
15 - 8
15 - 2
Olympic Form
"A champion's stride is measured in precision, not just power."
Skeleton Near-Doubles Worksheet 6 BW SKELETON DASH MISSION
Event 6: The Near-Double Stride
Athlete:
Date:
Adjust the Stride
In skeleton racing, sometimes you need to adjust your stride by just ONE POINT. Use the bobsled twin fact to solve the Near-Double heat!
1
Stride Connections
Known Twin
14 - 7 = 7
Skeleton Heat
15 - 7 = ____
Known Twin
16 - 8 = 8
Skeleton Heat
17 - 8 = ____
2
Athlete Selection Heat
Circle the mission where the NEAR-DOUBLE STRIDE is the fastest move. Then solve it!
15 - 8
15 - 2
"A champion's stride is measured in precision, not just power."
Moguls 9 Worksheet 7 BW MOGULS 9 MISSION
Event 7: The Pretend 10 Leap (Subtract 9)
Athlete:
Date:
The Pretend Leap
Subtracting 9 is slow, but subtracting 10 is fast! To clear the moguls: first Leap Back 10, then Recover 1 point back.
1
Moguls Breakdown
Solve the 9-trick by following the part-part recovery.
15 - 9 = ____
Leap 10: 15 - 10 = 5
Recover 1: 5 + 1 = ____
12 - 9 = ____
Leap 10: 12 - 10 = 2
Recover 1: 2 + 1 = ____
2
Quick 9-Strike Heat
13 - 9 = ____
17 - 9 = ____
11 - 9 = ____
16 - 9 = ____
Olympic Momentum
"Leaping 10 is the pro-move for every champion."
Moguls 9 Slides 7 MOGULS
9-LEAP
The Winter Games Subtraction Path
THE 9-POINT MOGUL
Subtracting 9 is like hitting a sharp mogul on the slope. It's ALMOST a 10, but not quite!
"Champions use momentum to fly past the hardest obstacles."
⛷️
PRETEND IT'S 10!
Leap back 10 first, then adjust your final score.
THE PRETEND 10 LEAP
Mogul Score: 15 - 9 = ?
Part 1: The Leap
15 - 10 = 5
"Subtract too far!"
Part 2: The Recovery
5 + 1 = 6
"Give 1 back!"
FINAL SCORE: 6
MOGUL HEATS
Quick 9s!
Heat #1
14 - 9 = ?
"14 - 10 = 4... 4 + 1 = 5"
Heat #2
17 - 9 = ?
"17 - 10 = 7... 7 + 1 = 8"
Figure Skating Bridge Slides 1 FIGURE SKATE
BRIDGE 1
Strategy 7: Landing at Ten
THE PERFECT LANDING
In figure skating, the TEN is our safe spot on the ice. We stop there to regroup before finishing our move!
"How many points do you need to take away from a teen number to land exactly on 10?"
10
Landing Zone
LAND AT TEN
14 - 4 = 10
17 - 7 = 10
12 - 2 = 10
15 - 5 = 10
"Just take away the 'ones' to reach the bullseye 10!"
SPLIT THE MOVE
To solve hard scores, we split the takeoff into two parts.
13 - 5 = ?
First, take away 3 to reach 10.
ICE WARMUP
Reach 10
13 - ? = 10
16 - ? = 10
11 - ? = 10
18 - ? = 10
Figure Skating Bridge Worksheet 1 BW FIGURE SKATING MISSION
Event 7: Reaching the Perfect 10 Landing
Athlete:
Date:
The Perfect 10
In figure skating, every routine needs a solid landing. To solve hard subtraction, we land at TEN first. How many points must you take away to land exactly on 10?
1
Perfect 10 Landing
Subtract just enough from the teen score to reach the landing spot.
14 - ____ = 10
17 - ____ = 10
12 - ____ = 10
15 - ____ = 10
19 - ____ = 10
11 - ____ = 10
Strategic Takeoff
To solve 13 - 5, how will you split the 5 so you can reach 10 first?
13 - 5
3
____
The Two-Part Score
Curling 8 Worksheet 8 BW CURLING STONE MISSION
Event 8: Balanced Compensation (Subtract 8)
Athlete:
Date:
The Balanced Push
In Curling, balance is everything. To subtract 8, we Pretend to take 10, then Add 2 Back to balance the load!
1
The Balanced Steps
13 - 8 = ____
Push 10: 13 - 10 = 3
Balance: 3 + 2 = ____
15 - 8 = ____
Push 10: 15 - 10 = 5
Balance: 5 + 2 = ____
2
Rapid Power Drills
12 - 8
16 - 8
11 - 8
18 - 8
"Balance is the byproduct of precision."
Ice Dance Bridge Slides 2 ICE DANCE
FLOW
Strategy 8: Bridging Past Ten
THE FULL FLOW
We landed at 10. Now, the move continues! Subtract the REMAINDER from your ten landing spot to finish the score.
"Take away what's left over from your solid 10 spot."
10
Finish the Move!
THE FULL ROUTINE
Routine Goal: 13 - 5 = ?
1
Land at 10
Take away 3 points from 13.
13 - 3 = 10
2
Take the Rest
Take away the last 2 points from 10.
10 - 2 = 8
SPLIT THE SCORE
Taking 7 from 15
5
Part 1: Reach 10
2
Part 2: Remainder
ICE DANCE FINALS
Full Heat
14 - 6 = ?
Heat 1
14 - 4 = 10
Heat 2
10 - 2 = 8
Ice Dance Bridge Worksheet 2 BW ICE DANCE MISSION
Event 8: The Full Bridge Routine
Athlete:
Date:
The Full Routine
A gold medal routine has two parts. To bridge through 10, PART 1 is landing at 10. PART 2 is taking away what is left.
1
Routine Breakdown
Complete the bridge steps to find the final ice score.
15 - 8 = ____
Part 1: Land at 10
15 - 5 = 10
Part 2: Finish Move
10 - 3 = ____
12 - 5 = ____
Part 1: Land at 10
12 - 2 = 10
Part 2: Finish Move
10 - 3 = ____
2
World Class Bridge Heats
Heat #1
14 - 6 =
Heat #2
11 - 4 =
Heat #3
16 - 7 =
"A champion's routine is flawless from takeoff to the perfect landing."
Biathlon Ten Frame Worksheet 9 BW BIATHLON RANGE MISSION
Event 9: Ten Frame Target Vision
Athlete:
Date:
Target Focus
A Biathlete must have precision. Use your TARGET VISION to see through the ten frames. Cross out the loose ones first to reach the Bullseye 10!
1
The Visual Strike
Cross out dots to solve. Show the two steps: clear to 10, then hit the rest.
14 - 6 = ____
Olympic Form:
Step 1: 14 - 4 = 10
Step 2: 10 - ____ = ____
13 - 5 = ____
Olympic Form:
Step 1: 13 - ____ = 10
Step 2: 10 - ____ = ____
2
Fast Target Drills
Range Heat #1
15 - 6 =
Range Heat #2
11 - 4 =
Range Heat #3
16 - 7 =
Gold Medal Vision
"Visualize the bullseye. Strike with precision."
Slalom Frame Fluency Worksheet 10 BW SLALOM STRIKE MISSION
Event 10: Mental Frame Sprints
Athlete:
Date:
Gate Speed
Clear the gates with mental ten frames! To win the slalom: solve by clearing the loose ones to reach 10, then striking the rest. No drawing allowed—use your Mental Vision!
1
The Mental Gate Clear
Break the second number into two parts in your mind to clear the 10-gate.
14 - 7 = ____
Clear to 10: 14 - 4 = 10
Rest of Move: 10 - ____ = ____
12 - 5 = ____
Clear to 10: 12 - 2 = 10
Rest of Move: 10 - ____ = ____
2
Sudden Death Sprints
15 - 8 = ____
13 - 6 = ____
11 - 5 = ____
16 - 8 = ____
World Record Pace
"A champion visualizes the victory lap."
Olympic Jump Back Slides Winter SPEED SKATE
JUMP BACK
The Winter Games Subtraction Path
THE ICE TRACK
In speed skating, we visualize the finish line. Subtraction is like gliding back from a total score.
"When you take away a small score, just leap back on the ice!"
JUMP BACK
THE GLIDE TECHNIQUE
Small Leap: 1, 2, or 3
15 - 2 = 13
"Start at 15... glide back 2 points... land at 13!"
OLYMPIC SPEED
Don't waste energy on a long climb!
If you are taking away 1, 2, or 3, the JUMP BACK is your fastest move.
WINTER TRIALS
QUALIFY!
14 - 1 = ?
Scoreboard Heat 1
Glide back 1 point...
18 - 3 = ?
Scoreboard Heat 2
Glide back 3 points...
Short Track Distance Slides Winter SHORT TRACK
DISTANCE
The Winter Games Subtraction Path
CLOSING THE GAP
Sometimes skaters are fighting for the lead. The difference is the gap between them.
"When scores are close together, find the distance!"
18
20
Gap: 2
CLOSE SCORE STRATEGY
Wait! Don't leap back 17 times!
19 - 17 = 2
"Just find the gap between 17 and 19. It's only 2 steps!"
CHOOSE YOUR MOVE
18 - 2
JUMP BACK
18 - 16
FIND DISTANCE
GAP CHALLENGE
Record Pace
Heat 1
15 - 13 = ?
"Gap from 13 to 15 is..."
Heat 2
20 - 18 = ?
"Gap from 18 to 20 is..."
Luge Climb Slides Winter LUGE
CLIMB UP
Strategy 3: Climbing the Leaderboard
CLIMB THE BOARD
In luge, every millisecond counts. To find the gap between scores, we climb up from the lower number.
15 - 12 = ? 12 + ? = 15
Think: 12 ... 13, 14, 15. It's 3!
UP
COUNT UP TO SCORE
LUGE LEADERBOARD
Race Heat #1
13 - 11 = ?
"Grab 11... climb to 13... count 12, 13."
Gap: 2
Race Heat #2
17 - 14 = ?
"Grab 14... climb to 17... count 15, 16, 17."
Gap: 3
SPRINT CLIMB
How fast can you climb to the lead?
16 - 13
14 - 11
19 - 17
12 - 9
VICTORY RUN
Gold Mode
Final Heat Score
20 - 18 = ?
"Climb up from the lower score to cross the finish line!"
Curling Score Slides Winter CURLING
CONNECTIONS
Strategy 4: Matching Addition & Subtraction
SCORING STONES
In curling, we count stones in the house. Knowing how to group numbers makes us faster on the ice!
"If you know 3 + 5 = 8, you also know 8 - 3 and 8 - 5."
MATCH THE FAMILY
THE ICE FAMILY
Addition
12 + 4 = 16
Subtraction
16 - 4 = 12
"Use your addition power to knock out subtraction stone!"
CURLING SPEED
A champion doesn't calculate... they MATCH!
If you see 14 - 8, just ask:
THE TENTH END
FINAL STONE
Addition Secret
11 + 4 = 15
So... 15 - 4 = ?
Addition Secret
13 + 5 = 18
So... 18 - 5 = ?
Bobsled Doubles Slides Winter BOBSLED
PAIRS
Strategy 5: The Power of Addition Doubles
TWIN POWER
In a 2-person bobsled, athletes are perfectly matched. A champion knows their ADDITION DOUBLES for maximum speed!
The Addition Double:
8 + 8 = 16
Bobsled Stroke: 16 - 8 = 8
"If one twin leaves the sled, one is still there!"
SPOT THE SLED PAIR
12
6
Thinking...
"6 + 6 is 12!"
= 6
14
7
Thinking...
"7 + 7 is 14!"
= 7
INSTANT RESPONSE
Doubles are your fastest weapon on the ice track.
If you see a BOBSLED PAIR, don't count.
BOBSLED HEATS
Flash Speed!
10 - 5 = ?
18 - 9 = ?
12 - 6 = ?
20 - 10 = ?
Skeleton Near-Doubles Slides Winter SKELETON
NEAR-DOUBLE
Strategy 6: The Quick Stride Adjustment
ALMOST SYMMETRICAL
In skeleton racing, balance is tricky. Sometimes a score is JUST 1 POINT away from a perfect double.
"If you know the double, you already know the answer!"
Double: 12 - 6 = 6
Near: 13 - 6 = ?
Since 13 is 1 more than 12... the answer is 7!
THE STRIDE ADJUSTMENT
A
One More Stride
Starting score is 1 MORE than the double fact you know.
15 - 7 = 8
(14 - 7 is 7)
B
One Less Stride
Starting score is 1 LESS than the double fact you know.
11 - 6 = 5
(12 - 6 is 6)
QUICK STRIDE
When should you use the Near-Double move?
Look for facts that are NEIGHBORS of perfect twins.
QUALIFYING HEATS
Fast Clear!
15 - 7 = ?
Coach's Call:
"14 - 7 is 7, so one more is..."
13 - 7 = ?
Coach's Call:
"14 - 7 is 7, so one less is..."
Figure Skating Bridge Slides 1 SKATING
BRIDGE 1
Strategy 7: Landing at Ten
THE PERFECT LANDING
In figure skating, the TEN is our safe spot on the ice. We stop there to regroup before finishing our move!
"How many points do you need to take away to reach a perfect 10?"
10
Landing Zone
CLEARING THE ICE
Reach Ten from the Teen Numbers
14 - 4 = 10
17 - 7 = 10
12 - 2 = 10
19 - 9 = 10
"Just knock off the 'ones' to land on the ice at ten!"
SPLIT THE MOVE
To reach gold, we break the mission into two parts.
15 - 7 = ?
First, take away 5 to land at 10.
ICE WARM-UP
Land at 10
13 - ? = 10
Score Needed
16 - ? = 10
Score Needed
11 - ? = 10
Score Needed
18 - ? = 10
Score Needed
Ice Dance Bridge Slides 2 ICE DANCE
FLOW
Strategy 8: Bridging Past Ten
THE FULL FLOW
We landed at 10. Now, the routine continues! We must subtract the REMAINDER from our ten landing spot.
"Take away what's left to find your final score."
10
Finish the Move!
THE TWO-PART DISMOUNT
Mission: 13 - 5 = ?
1
Land at 10
Take away 3 points from 13.
13 - 3 = 10
2
Take the Rest
Take away the last 2 points.
10 - 2 = 8
HOW TO SPLIT
We are taking 7 from 15.
5
To reach 10
2
What is left
ICE DANCE FINALS
Full Routine
14 - 6 = ?
Bridge
14 - 4 = 10
Remainder
10 - 2 = 8
Biathlon Ten Frame Slides Winter BIATHLON
BULLSEYE
Strategy 9: Ten Frame Vision
PRECISION SIGHTING
In the Biathlon, athletes must have perfect focus. Use your TEN FRAME VISION to hit every target score!
"Once you visualize the frame, the subtraction is instant."
10 + 5 = 15
SHOOTING ORDER
Target Mission: 14 - 6 = ?
CLEAR THE LOOSE 4
Always shoot the extras first to land on the Bullseye 10.
HIT THE BULLSEYE
SHOOT 2 FROM THE TEN
We needed to take 6 total. We already took 4. Now take 2 from your ten frame.
"10 minus 2 leaves 8!"
THE SHOOTING RANGE
No Misses!
15 - 7 = ?
"Clear 5... then shoot 2 more!"
12 - 5 = ?
"Clear 2... then shoot 3 more!"
Slalom Frame Fluency Slides 10 SLALOM
STRIKE
Strategy 10: Mental Frame Fluency
NAVIGATE THE GATES
In the slalom, you clear the gates with lightning speed. Now, we use our ten frames IN OUR MINDS to clear the scoreboard!
"See the 10, cut the rest, cross the finish line."
GATE SPEED
MENTAL DECOMPOSING
Gate Heat: 15 - 6 = ?
Mental Vision
15 - 5 = 10
Gate Strike
10 - 1 = 9
"Split the 6 into 5 and 1 to clear the course!"
RECORD PACE
A Master doesn't draw. A Master visualizes.
Clear the extras to land at 10.
SLALOM SPRINTS
Fast Clear!
Gate #1
14 - 7 = ?
Gate #2
12 - 5 = ?
Gate #3
15 - 9 = ?
Gate #4
11 - 6 = ?
Snowboard 9 Trick Slides 11 SNOWBOARD
9-TRICK
Strategy 11: The Pretend 10 Leap
THE 9-POINT TRICK
Subtracting 9 is like landing a complex snowboard trick. It's ALMOST a 10, but not quite!
"Athletes use a smoke screen to make hard moves look easy."
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PRETEND IT'S 10!
It's much faster to subtract 10 and then adjust your score.
THE SMOKE SCREEN MOVE
Target Heat: 15 - 9 = ?
Part 1: The Big Leap
15 - 10 = 5
"Jump too far!"
Part 2: The Recovery
5 + 1 = 6
"Give 1 back!"
SCORE: 6
WHY THE +1?
Because we took away TOO MANY points!
The trick required taking 9.
HALFPIPE FINALS
Quick 9s!
Heat #1
14 - 9 = ?
"14 - 10 = 4... 4 + 1 = ?"
Heat #2
17 - 9 = ?
"17 - 10 = 7... 7 + 1 = ?"
Snowboard 9 Trick Worksheet 11 BW SNOWBOARD TRICK MISSION
Event 11: The Pretend 10 Trick (Subtract 9)
Athlete:
Date:
The 9-Trick Smoke Screen
Subtracting 9 is slow, but subtracting 10 is lightning fast! To clear the halfpipe: first Leap Back 10, then Recover 1 point back.
1
Trick Analysis
Solve the 9-trick by following the part-part recovery.
15 - 9 = ____
Leap 10: 15 - 10 = 5
Recover 1: 5 + 1 = ____
12 - 9 = ____
Leap 10: 12 - 10 = 2
Recover 1: 2 + 1 = ____
2
Rapid Trick Heats
13 - 9
11 - 9
16 - 9
19 - 9
"The Pretend 10 is the secret to Olympic speed."
Ski Jump 8 Slides 12 SKI JUMP
BALANCE
Strategy 12: The Balanced Recovery (-8)
THE 8-POINT PUSH
We used the +1 trick for snowboard 9. Now, we use COMPENSATION for the ski jump 8!
If 9 needs +1 back... 10 and +1
Then 8 needs... 10 and +2
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BALANCE THE LOAD
"Adjust your flight path to hit the mark!"
THE PLUS-2 FLIGHT
Score Mission: 13 - 8 = ?
Part 1: The Push
13 - 10 = 3
"Subtracted way too many!"
Part 2: The Balance
3 + 2 = 5
"Give 2 points back!"
FINAL SCORE: 5
THE RECOVERY PLAN
SUBTRACT 9
- 10
+ 1
SUBTRACT 8
- 10
+ 2
"Balance the scale to stay on the path!"
SKI JUMP FINALS
Quick Recovery!
Heat #1
14 - 8 = ?
"14 - 10 = 4... 4 + 2 = ?"
Heat #2
17 - 8 = ?
"17 - 10 = 7... 7 + 2 = ?"
Ski Jump 8 Worksheet 12 BW SKI JUMP MISSION
Event 12: Balanced Recovery (Subtract 8)
Athlete:
Date:
Balanced Stride
To subtract 8 at record speed: first Push Back 10, then Recover 2 points back. You took away 2 points too many!
1
Flight Breakdown
13 - 8 = ____
Initial Push: 13 - 10 = 3
Recover 2: 3 + 2 = ____
15 - 8 = ____
Initial Push: 15 - 10 = 5
Recover 2: 5 + 2 = ____
2
Sudden Correction Drills
12 - 8
14 - 8
11 - 8
17 - 8
"A balanced athlete never loses their footing."
Alpine Strategy Slides 13 ALPINE
COMBINED
Lesson 13: Choosing the Winning Strategy
THE OLYMPIC ARSENAL
Track Leap
Jump Back
Vault Climb
Count Up
Bobsled Twin
Doubles
Skeleton Dash
Near Doubles
Skating Bridge
Make 10
Bullseye Ten
Ten Frames
Snowboard 9
Pretend 10
Ski Jump 8
Compensation
EFFICIENCY IS GOLD
Saving mental energy for the final sprint!
Amateur Move
Solving 15 - 13 by counting back 13 times on your fingers.
Disqualified! (Too Slow)
Gold Medal Move
Solving 15 - 13 by climbing from 13 to 15 in two steps.
World Record Pace!
EVENT SHOWDOWN: 15 - 13
Option A
Skating Bridge
15 - 5 = 10
Option B
Vault Climb
13... 14, 15.
"When numbers are close, climb the wall!"
EVENT SHOWDOWN: 17 - 8
Technique X
Ski Jump Balance
"17 - 10 = 7, then 7 + 2 = 9"
Technique Y
Skeleton Dash
"16 - 8 = 8, so 17 - 8 = 9"
"Both are Gold Medal moves! Choose the path you see first."
Alpine Strategy Worksheet 13 BW ALPINE COMBINED MISSION
Event 13: Choosing the Winning Strategy
Athlete:
Date:
Decision Power
A true combined champion can use any move from their arsenal. Match each event score to the FASTEST move to win the gold!
1
Event Matching
15 - 13
16 - 8
14 - 9
11 - 2
Bobsled Double Pair
Track Leap (Jump Back)
Vault Climb (Count Up)
Snowboard 9-Trick
2
Strategy Duel
Solve the mission. Underneath, write the name of the strategy you used.
18 - 9 = ____
Winning Move:
15 - 8 = ____
Winning Move:
"Decision speed is the hallmark of an All-Around champion."
Alpine Strategy Slides 13 WINTER GAMES
COMBINED
Lesson 13: Choosing the Winning Strategy
THE OLYMPIC ARSENAL
Jump Back
Small Leaps
Vault Climb
Counting Up
Bobsled Twin
Doubles
Skeleton Stride
Near Doubles
Ice Bridge
Reach 10
Bullseye Ten
Ten Frames
Snowboard 9
Pretend 10
Ski Jump 8
Balance
EFFICIENCY IS GOLD
Saving mental energy for the final sprint!
Amateur Move
Solving 15 - 13 by counting back 13 times on your fingers.
Disqualified! (Too Slow)
Gold Medal Move
Solving 15 - 13 by climbing from 13 to 15 in two steps.
World Record Pace!
SHOWDOWN: 17 - 8
Technique X
Ski Jump Balance
"17 - 10 = 7, then 7 + 2 = 9"
Technique Y
Skeleton Stride
"16 - 8 = 8, so 17 - 8 = 9"
"Both are Gold Medal moves! Choose the path you see first."
Alpine Strategy Worksheet 13 BW WINTER COMBINED MISSION
Event 13: Choosing the Winning Strategy
Athlete:
Date:
Winning Selection
An all-around champion knows every move in the arsenal. Match the situation to the FASTEST move to win the Combined event!
1
Event Matching Heat
Match each scoreboard mission to the fastest Olympic strategy.
15 - 13
16 - 8
14 - 9
Bobsled Twin Fact
Vault Climb Fact
Snowboard 9-Trick
2
Strategic Duel
Solve the final Combined Heat score.
17 - 8 = ____
The Champion Move:
"Decision speed is the hallmark of an All-Around champion."
Hockey Word Problem Slides 14 HOCKEY
PLAYOFFS
Lesson 14: Subtraction in Action
GAME DAY STRATEGY
On the ice, math happens fast. We must solve real-game problems using our FLUENCY PLAYBOOK .
"How many goals until we tie? How much time is left in the period?"
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THINK ON YOUR SKATES
Mental subtraction makes you a valuable teammate.
PLAY ANALYSIS
"The scoreboard shows 17. The opponent has 15."
Which move gets the coach the answer fastest?
Draw 17 dots?
Count Up (15...16,17)?
Game Result
2
READ THE PLAY
Master athletes look for keywords to start their strike.
"How many more?" Find Distance
"Difference" Subtract
PLAYOFF POWER
Clutch Move!
"Team USA scored 16 goals.
What move do you use?
Bobsled Pair!
16 - 8 = 8
Hockey Word Problem Worksheet 14 BW HOCKEY PLAYOFF MISSION
Event 14: Game-Day Application
Athlete:
Date:
Read the Play
In the playoffs, math is everywhere! Read each situation. Choose your Winning Strategy from your playbook and solve for the final score.
First Period Play:
"Team USA has taken 18 shots on goal. The opponent has taken 9 shots. How many more shots has Team USA taken?"
Strategy Used:
Game Score:
18 - 9 = ____
Second Period Play:
"The clock shows 15 minutes. Team USA spent 13 minutes on defense. How much time was left for offense?"
Strategy Used:
Game Score:
15 - 13 = ____
All-Star teammate
"Thinking on your skates wins the game."
Medal Stand Review Slides 15 MEDAL STAND
REVIEW
Lesson 15: Polishing the Gold Medal Moves
CHAMPION'S WARMUP
Before the final event, a champion reviews every move. Today is our MIXED HEATS day!
"Can you switch from a Bobsled Double to a Skating Bridge in a split second?"
MIXED DRILLS
STRATEGY FLIP
Heat A
18 - 9 = ?
Double or -9 Trick?
Heat B
17 - 15 = ?
Distance or Leap?
"A master sees multiple paths to victory."
SUDDEN DEATH
No thinking time. Only reaction!
12 - 6
15 - 9
13 - 11
17 - 8
FINAL PREPARATION
"Review your Strategy Scroll. Sleep well. Tomorrow, we crown the Subtraction Masters."
Medal Stand Review Worksheet 15 BW MEDAL STAND DRILLS
Event 15: All-Around Mixed Review
Athlete:
Date:
Polishing the Gold
A true champion can use any move at any time. Solve these mixed heats as fast as you can. No counting—just pure Olympic Fluency!
Heat #1: Doubles
12 - 6 =
18 - 9 =
Heat #2: Close Gap
19 - 17 =
15 - 13 =
Heat #3: Trick Moves
14 - 9 =
15 - 8 =
Heat #4: Mixed Final
11 - 2 =
20 - 18 =
"The podium is waiting for the master athlete."
Closing Ceremony Slides 16 CLOSING
CEREMONY
Lesson 16: Awarding the Gold Medal Rank
THE FINAL TALLY
Today we record our final scores. To earn your GOLD MEDAL RANK , you must show accuracy and speed.
"Are you ready for the final victory lap of the Winter Games?"
RANK: MASTER
THE CHALLENGE
FLAWLESS SPEED
Solve 20 facts as fast as the speed of light.
DECISION POWER
Choose the winning strategy for every event.
CEREMONY PROTOCOL
1
No finger counting. No number lines.
2
Identify the move. Strike with precision.
3
Victory is yours. Claim the Gold!
SUBTRACTION
CHAMPION
Winter Games Legacy Certified
Closing Ceremony Assessment 16 BW CLOSING
CEREMONY
Official Mastery Assessment
Olympic Rank:
_____ / 20
Athlete:
Date:
1
The Victory Sprint
Solve these 10 facts at record speed. Pure fluency only!
12 - 6 =
15 - 13 =
14 - 9 =
11 - 2 =
18 - 9 =
20 - 18 =
13 - 8 =
16 - 7 =
15 - 6 =
19 - 17 =
2
The Champion's Choice
Solve the mission AND circle the fastest strategy from your arsenal.
Event Score
17 - 9 = ____
Fastest Move:
Ice Bridge
Snowboard 9-Trick
Vault Climb
Event Score
14 - 7 = ____
Fastest Move:
Bobsled Double
Track Leap
Bullseye Ten
THE CHAMPION'S VOW
Of all the Olympic moves you learned, which is your "Go-To" for victory? Why?
