🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

• Recall and fluently add number facts up to 20

• Use addition strategies with confidence

• Explain our thinking using mathematical language

🧮 Part 1: Quick Addition Facts

Solve these addition problems. Show your working if you need to.

1. 7 + 8 = _____

2. 9 + 6 = _____

3. 5 + 5 = _____ (This is a double!)

4. 8 + 7 = _____

5. 6 + 9 = _____

6. 4 + 8 = _____

7. Look at this problem: 9 + 7 = ?

Which strategy would help you solve this quickly?

Make 10 first (9 + 1 = 10, then 10 + 6 = 16)

Count on from 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)

Use doubles (7 + 7 = 14, then add 2 more)

8. Explain your favourite addition strategy in your own words:

9. Two-step addition: 6 + 8 + 4 = _____

Hint: Try adding two numbers first to make 10!

10. Create your own addition problem with a sum of 15:

_____ + _____ = 15

11. If 8 + 7 = 15, what does 15 - 7 equal? _____

This is called a fact family!