Overview

Kindergarten Math

OE20

20. 20.2

20.4 Complete the addition statement up to 5

Complete the Addition Statement Up to 5

Find the missing number in an addition statement up to 5 using pictures, counters, and simple counting tricks.

What You'll Learn

Recognize that an addition statement has two parts and a total, and one piece can be missing.

Count the objects you can see first, then count on to figure out the missing amount.

Use fingers, counters, or drawings to check that both parts together make the given total.

Apply the idea that \( 2 + 3 = 5 \) also means \( 2 + ? = 5 \) has the missing number 3.

Check your answer by counting all the objects together to make sure they match the total.

What You'll Practice

Finding missing numbers in addition equations up to 5

Completing addition sentences with visual dot representations

Filling in blanks when the missing addend is in different positions

Why This Matters

Completing addition statements builds your number sense and problem-solving skills. This foundational skill helps you understand how numbers work together and prepares you for solving equations and word problems throughout your math journey.

This Unit Includes

5 Video lessons

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Addition

Missing Addends

Number Sense

Basic Facts

Problem Solving

ON Curriculum Aligned