Mathematics Grade 6 15 min

Properties of addition

Properties of addition

What you'll learn

  • Identify the key information and the question being asked in subtraction word problems involving numbers up to millions.
  • Solve one-step subtraction word problems with numbers up to millions, showing their work using a chosen strategy (e.g., standard algorithm, number line).
  • Explain the steps they took to solve a subtraction word problem, using math vocabulary like 'difference', 'subtrahend', and 'minuend'.
  • Apply their understanding of subtraction to create their own subtraction word problem involving numbers up to millions.

Tutorial Preview

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Why is 7 + 5 the same as 5 + 7?

2

Is (4 + 2) + 3 the same as 4 + (2 + 3)?

3

What happens when you add zero to a number, like 9 + 0?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Fill in the blank: 8 + 3 = 3 + ___
0.3
1.8
2.11
3.5
Easy
Fill in the blank: 9 + 2 = ___ + 9
0.9
1.11
2.2
3.7
Easy
Fill in the blank: (2 + 5) + 1 = 2 + (___ + 1)
0.2
1.1
2.7
3.5

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What grade level is "Properties of addition"?

Properties of addition is a Grade 6 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Properties of addition?

You'll be able to: Identify the key information and the question being asked in subtraction word problems involving numbers up to millions; Solve one-step subtraction word problems with numbers up to millions, showing their work using a chosen….

Is "Properties of addition" free to practice?

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How many practice questions are included with Properties of addition?

This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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