Recognize addition as putting groups together to find the total
Identify missing addends when given a total sum
Apply counting strategies to solve simple addition problems
What You'll Practice
1
Adding dots and visual objects by counting
2
Solving addition equations with fruit and everyday items
3
Finding missing numbers in addition problems up to 5
Why This Matters
Combining objects is your first step into addition and all of math. Learning to put groups together and find totals builds the number sense you'll use for everything from counting money to solving complex equations later.