Adding 6

Learning Objectives Add 6 to any number from 0 to 14. Use a number line to show adding 6. Draw pictures to solve 'plus 6' problems. Use the 'counting on' strategy to add 6. Recognize that a number plus 6 is the same as 6 plus that number. Quickly recall simple addition facts involving 6. You have 4 yummy apples 🍎. What if a friend gives you 6 more? Let's find out how many you have! Today, we will become experts at adding the number 6! Adding 6 helps us count bigger groups of things quickly. It is a super useful math power to have. ✨ Real-World Applications Counting 6 more cookies on your plate. 🍪 Finding how many friends are playing if 6 more join. 🤸 Adding 6 more crayons to your art box. 🖍️ Seeing how many books you have after getting...

TermDefinitionExample Add (+)To put groups together to find the total.3 cats 🐱 + 6 dogs 🐶 SumThe answer you get when you add numbers together.In 2 + 6 = 8, the sum is 8. Equals (=)A sign that means 'is the same as'.4 + 6 is the same as 10, so we write 4 + 6 = 10. Number LineA line with numbers on it that helps us count.To find 3 + 6, start at 3 and jump 6 spaces forward. Counting OnA quick way to add by starting with one number and counting up.For 3 + 6, start at 6 and say: 7, 8, 9. The answer is 9!

The 'Plus 6' Rule n + 6 To add 6 to a number, you can count on 6 more from that number. The 'Turn-Around' Rule n + 6 = 6 + n Adding 6 to a number is the same as adding a number to 6. The answer is the same! The 'Make a Ten' Strategy 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14 Break 6 into parts to make a ten first. This can make adding bigger numbers easier.