Mathematics
Grade 1
15 min
Adding 5
Adding 5
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Add 5 to any number from 0 to 15.
Use their fingers to count on by 5.
Solve simple word problems involving adding 5.
Show 'adding 5' by making 5 jumps on a number line.
Draw pictures to represent an 'add 5' problem.
Write an addition sentence for an 'add 5' problem.
You have one whole hand with 5 fingers! 🖐️ What happens when we add those 5 fingers to a pile of toys?
Today, we will learn a super skill: adding the number 5. This is a fun trick to make you a math whiz! We will use counting, drawing, and games to practice.
Real-World Applications
A nickel is 5 cents. You can add 5 to count your money! 🪙
A starfish has 5 arms. You can count starfish arms. ⭐
Clocks have 5-minute marks. Adding 5 helps you tell time. 🕒...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Add (+)To join two groups of things together. We use the plus sign for this.3 apples 🍎 + 5 apples 🍎 = a bigger group of apples.
SumThe total number you get after you add. It's the answer!In 4 + 5 = 9, the number 9 is the sum.
Equals (=)This sign means 'is the same as'. It shows us the answer.6 + 5 is the same as 11. So, 6 + 5 = 11.
Counting OnA way to add by starting with one number and counting up.For 8 + 5, you start at 8 and count five more: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
Number LineA line with numbers on it in order. It helps us see addition.To find 2 + 5, start at 2 and make 5 jumps to the right. You land on 7! 🐸
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Core Formulas
The Adding 5 Rule
n + 5 = sum
This shows we take a number (n) and add 5 to it to get a new total.
The Counting On Pattern
n \rightarrow n+1 \rightarrow n+2 \rightarrow n+3 \rightarrow n+4 \rightarrow n+5
Start with your number. Then, count up five times to find the answer.
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Challenging
I am thinking of a number. When I add 5 to my number, the answer is 15. What is my number?
A.5
B.10
C.20
D.1
Challenging
Start at the number 4. Add 5. Then, add 5 again. What number are you on?
A.14
B.13
C.9
D.15
Challenging
Maria has 12 cents. She finds a nickel. A nickel is worth 5 cents. How much money does she have now?
A.15 cents
B.16 cents
C.18 cents
D.17 cents
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