Mathematics
Kindergarten
15 min
Addition word problems - sums up to 5
Addition word problems - sums up to 5
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Listen to a short story problem.
Identify the two groups of objects in a story.
Use pictures or fingers to represent the numbers.
Count all the objects together to find the sum.
Say the answer to an addition word problem up to 5.
Understand that 'and' or 'more' means to add.
Let's be story detectives! π΅οΈββοΈ Can we solve number puzzles together?
We will listen to fun stories about toys and animals. We will learn to put groups together. This helps us find out 'how many in all'.
Real-World Applications
Sharing snacks with a friend ππ
Counting your toys π§Έπ
Putting away crayons ποΈ
Seeing how many pets are playing πΆπ±
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Add (+)To put things together.We add 2 blocks and 1 block.
Word ProblemA math story with a question.You have 1 red car. You get 2 blue cars. How many cars in all?
SumThe answer when you add. It's the total!In 2 + 1 = 3, the sum is 3.
Equals (=)Means 'is the same as'.Two cats and one cat equals three cats. π±π± + π± = π±π±π±
In All / AltogetherA clue word that tells us to add everything up.'How many cookies in all?' means we need to add.
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Core Formulas
Putting Parts Together
Part + Part = Whole
We take one group (a part) and add another group (a part) to find the total (the whole).
Counting On
Start with the bigger number and count up.
For 3 + 2, start at 3. Then count two more: four, five! The answer is 5.
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Challenging
At the park, there is 1 boy, 1 girl, and 1 dog π. How many are at the park in all?
A.2
B.3
C.1
D.4
Challenging
You have 2 stickers. You get 1 more from your friend, then 2 more from your teacher. How many stickers do you have now?
A.3
B.4
C.2
D.5
Challenging
A bee sees 2 red flowers and 1 yellow flower. A bird flies by. How many flowers are there?
A.3
B.4
C.2
D.1
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