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    <description>Free, open-source math app that teaches children numbers, addition, and subtraction using Direct Instruction methodology.</description>
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      <title>Phase 1: Foundation</title>
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      <description>The math journey begins here. Phase 1 introduces numbers 0-10, counting, one-to-one correspondence, and number recognition. Lessons 1-20, 14 concepts.</description>
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      <title>Phase 2: Counting &amp; Comparing</title>
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      <description>Phase 2 extends counting to 20, introduces number patterns, and builds fluency with number order and comparisons. Lessons 21-40, 4 concepts.</description>
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      <title>Phase 3: Addition</title>
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      <description>Phase 3 teaches addition facts to 10 systematically, starting with +1, +2, then building to all single-digit addition. Lessons 41-65, 7 concepts.</description>
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      <title>Phase 4: Subtraction</title>
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      <description>Phase 4 introduces subtraction as &#39;taking away&#39; and builds the connection between addition and subtraction. Lessons 66-85, 6 concepts.</description>
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      <title>Phase 5: Place Value</title>
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      <description>Phase 5 introduces place value (tens and ones), counting to 100, and addition/subtraction within 20. Lessons 86-105, 5 concepts.</description>
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      <title>Phase 6: Fluency</title>
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      <description>Phase 6 builds fluency with addition and subtraction facts to 20, introduces mental math strategies, and begins two-digit addition. Lessons 106-125, 4 concepts.</description>
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      <title>Phase 7: Mastery</title>
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      <description>Phase 7 covers two-digit addition and subtraction (with and without regrouping), word problems, and mixed practice for complete mastery. Lessons 126-150, 5 concepts.</description>
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