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Addition with Objects

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Addition with Objects

Children counting objects and solving addition problems

🎯 WALT: Use objects to solve simple addition problems

Success Criteria: I can solve addition problems with sums up to 20, use objects to help me, and explain my thinking using words like add, plus, and equals.

Part 1: Count and Add

1. Look at the groups of objects. Count each group, then add them together.

🔴🔴🔴 + 🔴🔴 = _____

3 + 2 = _____

2. Draw dots to show this addition problem, then solve it.

4 + 5 = _____

3. Use the objects below to solve these problems:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + ⭐⭐⭐ = _____

🟦🟦🟦🟦 + 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦 = _____

4. Circle the correct answer:

If you have 7 apples and your friend gives you 4 more apples, how many apples do you have altogether?

10 apples

11 apples

12 apples

Part 2: Write Addition Sentences

5. Look at these groups and write the addition sentence:

🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 + 🐝🐝🐝🐝 = _____

_____ + _____ = _____

6. Solve these addition problems. You can draw pictures or use objects to help you:

8 + 6 = _____

9 + 5 = _____

7 + 8 = _____

7. Challenge Question (Extension): Create your own addition problem using numbers up to 10. Draw the objects and write the addition sentence.

_____ + _____ = _____

Part 3: Explain Your Thinking

8. Tom has 6 marbles. Sarah gives him 7 more marbles. How many marbles does Tom have now? Show your working and explain how you found your answer.
9. Differentiation Support: Complete this sentence:

When I add two groups together, I am finding the _____________ of both groups.

difference

total

colour

10. Advanced Extension: Can you find three different ways to make 12 using addition? Write them below:

_____ + _____ = 12

_____ + _____ = 12

_____ + _____ = 12

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