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Introduction to Addition

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Introduction to Addition

Addition symbols and counting objects

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To

Today we are learning to:

• Understand what addition means

• Use the addition symbol (+) and know the words addend and sum

• Solve simple addition problems

🔢 Part 1: Addition Vocabulary

1. What symbol do we use for addition?

-

+

=

2. In the number sentence 3 + 2 = 5, what do we call the numbers 3 and 2?

sums

addends

totals

3. In the number sentence 4 + 1 = 5, what do we call the number 5?

addend

sum

plus

4. Fill in the blanks:

When we _______ numbers together, we put groups together to find how many in total.

The answer to an addition problem is called the _______.

🍎 Part 2: Picture Addition

5. Look at this story: Sam has 2 apples. His friend gives him 3 more apples. Write the addition number sentence:

_____ + _____ = _____

6. Circle the addends and underline the sum in this number sentence:

5 + 2 = 7

7. Draw your own addition story using dots or shapes:

Write the number sentence for your picture: _____ + _____ = _____

8. Complete these addition sentences:

1 + 1 = _____

2 + 3 = _____

4 + 2 = _____

3 + 3 = _____

⭐ Extension Challenge

9. For advanced learners: Create your own addition story and write it below:

Write the number sentence for your story: _____ + _____ = _____

10. Success Criteria Check: Tick what you can do today!

I know what the + symbol means

I can find addends and sums

I can solve simple addition problems

I can write my own addition story

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