Adding zero

Learning Objectives Identify zero as the number that means 'nothing' or 'none'. State the rule that adding zero to a number does not change the number. Solve addition equations with zero, like 5 + 0 = 5. Solve addition equations where zero is the first number, like 0 + 9 = 9. Explain why the answer stays the same when adding zero. Create a simple story problem that shows adding zero. If you have 4 toy cars 🚗 and I give you 0 more, how many cars do you have? Today, we will learn a super special math trick! It is all about the number zero. Adding zero is the easiest addition you will ever do! Real-World Applications You have 2 pets 🐶 and get 0 new pets. You score 5 points in a game, then 0 points in the next turn. You have 8 crayons 🖍️ and find 0...

TermDefinitionExample Zero (0)The number that means 'none' or 'nothing'.An empty cookie jar has 0 cookies. 🍪 Add (+)To put numbers or groups together.3 balls + 2 balls means putting them all together. SumThe answer you get when you add.In 7 + 0 = 7, the sum is 7. Equals (=)A sign that means 'is the same as'.5 + 0 = 5 means 'five plus zero is the same as five'. Number SentenceA math problem written with numbers and signs.8 + 0 = 8 is a number sentence.

The Adding Zero Rule Any Number + 0 = The Same Number Use this rule when you see a number being added to zero. The number will not change. The Zero First Rule 0 + Any Number = The Same Number This shows that even if zero comes first, the other number is still the answer.