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Introduction to Addition

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Introduction to Addition

Addition joins groups to find how many there are altogether. Answer each question. You may use the diagrams to help you count.

Addition words and symbols

1.Which symbol shows addition?
  • −
  • +
  • =
2.In 4 + 3 = 7, what are 4 and 3 called?
  • addends
  • sums
  • equals
3.In 6 + 2 = 8, what is the answer, 8, called?
  • addend
  • sum
  • plus
4.Complete the sentences: When we numbers, we join groups. The answer to an addition is the .

Join the groups

5.There are 3 stars in one group and 2 stars in another group. Write an addition sentence to show how many stars there are altogether.
6.In 7 + 1 = ____, circle the addends and write the sum in the blank.
7.Amira has 3 toy blocks. She gets 4 more. How many blocks does she have now? Write the addition sentence and the total.
8.Work out 2 + 2.
9.Work out 3 + 5.
10.Work out 4 + 4.
11.Work out 5 + 3.
12.Complete this addition: 6 + 3 =

2 printable pages

  • Introduction to Addition, page 1 of 2: Addition words and symbols, Join the groups

    Page 1

  • Introduction to Addition, page 2 of 2: 6. In 7 + 1 = ____, circle the addends and write the sum in the blank.

    Page 2

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