Addition sentences for word problems – sums up to 20

key notes :

🧮 Addition means “putting together”

➕ When we add, we join two or more groups to find the total or sum.

🍎 Addition Sentence = Number Sentence

➕ An addition sentence shows numbers being added and their total.
👉 Example: 5 + 3 = 8

💭 Parts of an Addition Sentence

  • 🔹 Addends → The numbers we add (ex: 5 and 3)
  • 🔹 Plus Sign (+) → Means “add”
  • 🔹 Equals Sign (=) → Shows the total
  • 🔹 Sum → The answer we get (ex: 8)

🧩 Solve Word Problems Step by Step

1️⃣ Read the story carefully 👀
2️⃣ Find the numbers to add 🔢
3️⃣ Write the addition sentence ✍️
4️⃣ Solve it to find the total 🎯

🌼 Example Word Problems:

  • 🐠 There are 7 fish in one tank and 5 fish in another.
    ➕ Addition sentence: 7 + 5 = 12 🐟
  • 🍭 You have 8 candies and your friend gives you 6 more.
    ➕ Addition sentence: 8 + 6 = 14 🍬
  • 🧸 There are 9 dolls on the bed and 3 dolls on the shelf.
    ➕ Addition sentence: 9 + 3 = 12 🎀

🎈 Addition Tips:

  • Use fingers 🖐️, counters ⚪, or pictures 🖍️ to help.
  • Counting on is fun! Example: Start at 6 and count 3 more → 7, 8, 9 🎯
  • The order doesn’t change the sum → 4 + 5 = 9 and 5 + 4 = 9 💫

💡 Remember:

  • The biggest sum we find here is 20.
  • Practice with real-life examples – fruits, toys, or pencils 🍎✏️🎲

🌈 Fun Practice Idea:

🧺 Draw two baskets of apples 🍎🍏. Count how many in each, then write an addition sentence for it!

Learn with an example

🏀 Ron just used his allowance to buy some toy cars. He paid ₹2, and now he has ₹2 left. How much money did Ron have before buying the toy cars?

Write an addition number sentence that fits the story.___________

  • Write an addition number sentence. Add the money amounts. First write:
  • 2 + 2
  • Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 2 and 2:
  • 2 + 2 = 4

🏀 Rick had a birthday party. 8 girls and 3 boys from his class came. How many of Rick’s classmates were at the party?

Write an addition number sentence that fits the story._________

  • Write an addition number sentence. Add the numbers of boys and girls. First write:
  • 8 + 3
  • Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 8 and 3:
  • 8 + 3 = 11

🏀 Ed jumped on the sofa 3 times, and his friend Caleb jumped on it 3 times. Then, the sofa broke and they both got in big trouble. How many times did they jump on the sofa in total?

Write an addition number sentence that fits the story._________

  • Write an addition number sentence. Add the numbers of jumps. First write:
  • 3 + 3
  • Now complete the addition number sentence by finding the sum of 3 and 3:
  • 3 + 3 = 6

Let’s practice!