Adding 7

Learning Objectives Add 7 to any number from 0 to 13. Use a number line to solve 'n + 7' problems. Draw pictures to show adding 7. Use the 'make a ten' strategy to help add 7. Solve simple word problems that involve adding 7. Quickly recall at least five 'plus 7' addition facts. You have 5 yummy cookies 🍪. What if a friend gives you 7 more? Let's find out how many you'll have! Today, we will become experts at adding the number 7! Learning this skill helps us count bigger groups of things quickly. It makes adding fun and easy! ✨ Real-World Applications Adding 7 more crayons to your box 🖍️ Counting 7 more days until your birthday party 🎂 Getting 7 more points in a video game 🎮 Finding 7 more shells at the beach 🐚

TermDefinitionExample Add (+)To put groups together to find out how many in all.3 cats 🐈 + 7 cats 🐈 = 10 cats total. SumThe answer you get when you add numbers together.In 2 + 7 = 9, the sum is 9. Equals (=)This sign means 'is the same as'.The total of 4 + 7 is the same as 11. Number LineA line with numbers on it that helps us count forward.To solve 5 + 7, you start on 5 and hop forward 7 times. Counting OnA way to add by starting with one number and counting up.For 6 + 7, you say '6...' then count up seven times: '7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13'. Make a TenA smart trick to make adding easier by making a group of 10 first.For 8 + 7, you can do 8 + 2 = 10, then add the leftover 5. So, 10 + 5 = 15.

The Adding 7 Rule n + 7 This means we take any number ('n') and add seven more to it. Counting On Strategy n + 7 = n → (+1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1, +1) Start at your first number. Then, count forward seven more numbers to find the sum. Make a Ten Strategy 8 + 7 = (8 + 2) + 5 = 10 + 5 Break 7 into two smaller parts. Use one part to make 10, then add the other part.