Mathematics
Grade 2
15 min
Complete the addition sentence - up to two digits
Complete the addition sentence - up to two digits
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the parts of an addition sentence (addends and sum).
Find a missing addend in an addition sentence.
Use subtraction to solve for a missing addend.
Use a 'counting up' strategy to find the missing number.
Write the complete addition sentence with the correct numbers.
Check their answer by adding the two parts to get the whole.
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We will learn how to find missing numbers in addition problems. It's like being a math detective π΅οΈββοΈ! This helps us solve puzzles and understand numbers better.
Real-World Applications
Figuring out how many more points you need to win a game π.
Knowing how much more money you need to save for a...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Addition SentenceA math sentence that uses a plus sign (+) to add numbers. β15 + 10 = 25 is an addition sentence.
AddendThe numbers that you are adding together. They are the parts.In 15 + 10 = 25, the numbers 15 and 10 are the addends.
SumThe answer to an addition problem. It is the total or whole. πIn 15 + 10 = 25, the number 25 is the sum.
Missing AddendThe mystery number or the part that is unknown in the sentence.In 15 + ___ = 25, the blank is the missing addend.
Equals Sign (=)This sign means 'is the same as'. Both sides must be equal.What is on the left of the = must be the same amount as what is on the right.
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Core Formulas
Part-Part-Whole Relationship
Addend + Addend = Sum
Two parts (the addends) come together to make a whole (the sum).
Finding a Missing Part (Subtraction)
Sum - Addend = Missing Addend
To find a missing part, you can subtract the part you know from the whole.
Commutative Property of Addition
a + b = b + a
You can switch the order of the addends and the sum stays the same. 12 + 10 is the same as 10 + 12.
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Challenging
Lily has 18 stickers. Her brother gives her 15 more. She wants a total of 50 stickers. First find how many she has now, then complete the sentence for how many more she needs: (18+15) + __ = 50
A.33
B.27
C.32
D.17
Challenging
Tom has 48 cents. His mom gives him 25 cents. To buy a toy for 95 cents, how much more money does he need? Complete the sentence: (48 + 25) + __ = 95
A.73
B.22
C.27
D.32
Challenging
A box holds 100 balls. There are 35 red balls and 28 blue balls inside. Complete the sentence to find how many more balls can fit: (35 + 28) + __ = 100
A.63
B.47
C.37
D.27
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