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Addition Basics Exploration
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Addition Basics Exploration
Addition Language and Symbols
1.Which symbol shows addition?
- −
- +
- ×
- ÷
2.In an addition calculation, what is the sum?
- The result of subtracting
- The result of adding
- The first number only
- The symbol between numbers
3.Which choice is an action word that means to combine numbers by addition?
- Add
- Plus
- Difference
- Subtract
- Product
4.A number sentence uses numbers and mathematical to show a calculation.
Solve Addition Problems
5.Work out each sum: a) 18 + 7 = ___; b) 26 + 9 = ___; c) 34 + 15 = ___; d) 47 + 28 = ___.
6.Sketch dots or another model to show 6 + 5, then write the total.
7.Kai has 17 marbles and finds 8 more. Write an addition number sentence and find how many marbles Kai has now.
8.Find each missing value: a) 16 + ___ = thirty; b) ___ + 14 = 32; c) 27 + 16 = ___.
Explain and Create
9.Describe one way to work out 28 + 7. Include at least one of these words: add, plus, sum or equals.
10.Write a short addition word problem using two numbers from 1 to 20. Then show the matching number sentence and answer.
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