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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.

2 printable pages

  • Addition Basics Exploration, page 1 of 2: Addition Language and Symbols, Solve Addition Problems

    Page 1

  • Addition Basics Exploration, page 2 of 2: Explain and Create

    Page 2

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