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Addition Match Activity

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Addition Match Activity

Addition counters and number line

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To

Today we are learning to:

• Match addition number sentences to pictures

• Count on from the bigger number to solve addition

• Explain our thinking using "first... then..." or "I counted..."

🔢 Part 1: Match the Pictures to Addition Sentences

Instructions: Draw a line to match each picture to the correct addition sentence.

1. ••• + •• (3 dots + 2 dots)
2. •••• + • (4 dots + 1 dot)
3. ••••• + ••• (5 dots + 3 dots)
4. •• + •••• (2 dots + 4 dots)
a) 2 + 4 = ____
b) 3 + 2 = ____
c) 5 + 3 = ____
d) 4 + 1 = ____

➕ Part 2: Count On and Complete

Remember: Start with the bigger number and count on!

1. 6 + 2 = ____

Show your thinking: I started at ____ and counted ____ more.

2. 4 + 3 = ____

Show your thinking: First I had ____, then I added ____.

3. 7 + 1 = ____

Explain: I know because ________________________

4. 5 + 2 = ____

Draw dots or use the number line to show your answer:

⭐ Extension Challenge (Advanced Learners)

Choose the best strategy and explain why:

1. 8 + 2 = ____

Which strategy did you use?

Count on from 8

Count all from 1

I know 8 + 2 = 10

Why did you choose this strategy? _________________________

2. Create your own addition problem with the answer 9:

____ + ____ = 9

Draw a picture to match your number sentence:

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