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Addition Strategies Start
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Addition Strategies Start
🎯 WALT: Use the biggest number in my head and count on
1. Circle the bigger number in each addition pair:
a) 3 + 8 = ____
b) 6 + 2 = ____
c) 4 + 9 = ____
d) 7 + 1 = ____
2. Put the biggest number in your head and count on. Write the answer:
a) 5 + 3 = ____
b) 2 + 8 = ____
c) 4 + 6 = ____
d) 1 + 9 = ____
✏️ Addition Number Sentences
3. Complete these addition sentences:
a) 3 + 5 = ____
b) 7 + 2 = ____
c) 4 + 4 = ____
d) 6 + 3 = ____
4. Draw or write how you solved 5 + 4:
5. Explain your thinking using the words add, plus, or equals:
🌟 Extension Activities
6. Challenge: Find the missing number:
a) 8 + ____ = 12
b) ____ + 5 = 11
c) 6 + ____ = 15
7. Advanced: Which pairs are equal? Circle them:
7 + 3 and 3 + 7
5 + 4 and 4 + 6
8 + 2 and 2 + 8
8. Success Criteria Check: Tick what you can do today:
I can find the bigger number in addition
I can count on from the bigger number
I can write addition number sentences
I can explain my thinking using maths words
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