Mathematics
Grade 2
15 min
Add four or more one-digit numbers
Add four or more one-digit numbers
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Add a column of four one-digit numbers.
Identify pairs of numbers that add up to 10.
Use the 'making a ten' strategy to add faster.
Group doubles or near doubles to simplify addition.
Add five or more one-digit numbers in a sequence.
Check their addition work for accuracy.
You have 4 red crayons ποΈ, 2 blue crayons ποΈ, 3 green crayons ποΈ, and 1 yellow crayon ποΈ. How many do you have in all?
Today, we will learn a super skill! We will add many small numbers together. This helps us count things very quickly.
Real-World Applications
Counting the total number of fruits in a basket ππππ
Adding up scores for players in a board game π²
Figuring out how many toys you and your friends have together π§Έπβ½οΈ
Counting the total number of stick...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
AddendAn addend is any number that you are adding. It's a piece of the puzzle! π§©In 2 + 3 + 4 + 5, the addends are 2, 3, 4, and 5.
SumThe sum is the total you get after adding all the numbers. It's the answer! πIn 2 + 3 + 1 = 6, the sum is 6.
Making a TenThis is a trick where you find two numbers that add up to 10 first. It makes adding easier! π€©In 8 + 5 + 2, you can add 8 + 2 first to make 10.
Column AdditionThis is when we write numbers on top of each other to add them. It keeps our work neat. πAdding 1, 4, 5, and 2 looks like this:
1
4
5
+ 2
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DoublesDoubles are when you add the same number to itself. Like 3 + 3 or 5 + 5. They are easy to remember! π―In 4 + 2 + 4, you can add the doubles 4 + 4 first to get 8.
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Core Formulas
The 'Making a Ten' Strategy
Find a + b = 10. Then add the rest. (a + b) + c + d = 10 + c + d
Look for pairs like 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, or 5+5. Add them first to make your problem simpler.
The 'Grouping Doubles' Strategy
Find a + a. Then add the rest. (a + a) + b + c
If you see two of the same number, add them together first. It's fast because you know your doubles facts!
The 'Order Doesn't Matter' Rule
a + b + c = c + a + b
You can add the numbers in any order you want! Pick the easiest pairs to add first.
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Challenging
Find the missing number. The two missing numbers are the same: 6 + 4 + ? + ? = 18
A.2
B.5
C.4
D.3
Challenging
Maria scored 5 points, 8 points, and 4 points in a game. To win a prize, she needed a total of 20 points. How many more points did she need?
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
Challenging
Which of these has the greatest sum?
A.9 + 8 + 1 + 2
B.5 + 5 + 5 + 5
C.7 + 8 + 3 + 4
D.6 + 9 + 7 + 1
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