Ways to make a number – addition sentences
key points :
What is an Addition Sentence? ➕
An addition sentence shows how two or more numbers make a bigger number.
Example: 2 + 3 = 5 ✅
Different Ways to Make a Number 🔢
A number can be made in many ways.
Example for 5:
5 = 2 + 3
5 = 4 + 1
5 = 0 + 5
Start Small with Fingers ✋
Use fingers, toys, or counters to see different ways to make a number.
Example: Show 3 with 1 finger + 2 fingers
Use Number Bonds 🔗
Number bonds show the parts that make a number.
Example:
Number bond for 6: 6 → 4 + 2 or 5 + 1
Add in Any Order 🙂↔️
Numbers can be added in any order and the answer stays the same.
Example: 2 + 3 = 5 and 3 + 2 = 5
Practice with Everyday Things 🍎🍌
Count fruits, toys, or crayons and write addition sentences.
Example: 2 apples + 3 apples = 5 apples 🍎🍎 + 🍎🍎🍎 = 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
Fun Tip: Draw or Color 🎨
Draw circles, stars, or shapes to show addition sentences visually.
Example: ⭐⭐ + ⭐⭐⭐ = ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Remember:
Every number has many ways to make it.
Adding is fun! 🎉
Learn with an example
🚀Here are the ways to make 3. Find the pattern and type the missing addition number sentence.
| 0 + 3 = 3 |
| ________________ |
| 2 + 1 = 3 |
| 3 + 0 = 3 |
- Find the first number in each addition number sentence. Look for a pattern. Each number is one more than the number above it. To complete the pattern, the missing addition number sentence must start with 1.
- Now find the second number in each addition number sentence. Look for a pattern. Each number is one less than the number above it. To complete the pattern, the missing number must be 2. The second number in the missing addition number sentence is 2.
- The missing addition number sentence starts with 1 + 2. This is a way to make 3. The missing addition number sentence is 1 + 2 = 3.
🚀Here are the ways to make 4. Find the pattern and type the missing addition number sentence.
| 0 + 4 = 4 |
| ________________ |
| 2 + 2 = 4 |
| 3 + 1 = 4 |
| 4 + 0 = 4 |
- Find the first number in each addition number sentence. Look for a pattern. Each number is one more than the number above it. To complete the pattern, the missing addition number sentence must start with 1.
- Now find the second number in each addition number sentence. Look for a pattern. Each number is one less than the number above it. To complete the pattern, the missing number must be 3. The second number in the missing addition number sentence is 3.
- The missing addition number sentence starts with 1 + 3. This is a way to make 4. The missing addition number sentence is 1 + 3 = 4.
🚀Here are the ways to make 3. Find the pattern and type the missing addition number sentence.
| ________________ |
| 1 + 2 = 3 |
| 2 + 1 = 3 |
| 3 + 0 = 3 |
- Find the first number in each addition number sentence. Look for a pattern. Each number is one more than the number above it. To complete the pattern, the missing addition number sentence must start with 0.
- Now find the second number in each addition number sentence. Look for a pattern. Each number is one less than the number above it. To complete the pattern, the missing number must be 3. The second number in the missing addition number sentence is 3.
- The missing addition number sentence starts with 0 + 3. This is a way to make 3. The missing addition number sentence is 0 + 3 = 3.
Let’s practice!
