🔢 Part 1: Addition with Pictures

1. Count the dots and add. Circle the answer.

●●●●● + ●●● = ?

7

8

9

2. Use counting on to solve. Start with the bigger number!

9 + 4 = _____

3. Make ten first, then add the rest.

7 + 5 = ?

7 + 3 = 10, then 10 + _____ = _____

4. Circle the strategy you would use:

For 12 + 3:

Count on from 12

Make ten first

Count all from 1

🎯 Part 2: Part-Part-Whole

5. Fill in the missing parts.

Whole: 15

Part 1: 8 Part 2: _____

6. Draw dots to show the parts, then write the whole.

6 + 4 = ?

Answer: _____

7. Show your working using any strategy.

11 + 6 = ?

📖 Part 3: Story Problem

8. Read the story and solve.

Emma has 8 toy cars. Her friend gives her 5 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Emma have altogether?

Draw or use objects to help solve:

Number sentence: _____ + _____ = _____

Answer: Emma has _____ toy cars altogether.

9. Explain how you solved the problem:

Adding Strategies Worksheet

Adding Strategies Worksheet

🔢 Part 1: Addition with Pictures

🎯 Part 2: Part-Part-Whole

📖 Part 3: Story Problem

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