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Addition

Introduction

Addition is like a magic trick for numbers! When you add numbers together, you’re finding out how many you have in total. Imagine you have 3 apples and your friend gives you 2 more. When you add them together, you have 5 apples. That’s addition!

Reasons to Use

We use addition every day. Whether you’re counting toys, snacks, or friends at a party, addition helps you find the total. It’s a super useful skill that makes everything from shopping to playing games more fun and easy.

Out in the Wild!

  • Counting toys: If you have 4 toy cars and get 3 more, addition helps you find out you have 7 cars now.
  • Cooking: When making cookies, if you need 2 cups of sugar and add another 1 cup, you know you have 3 cups.
  • Playing games: Keeping score in games like basketball or board games involves adding points to see who wins.

Examples

Beginner:

Problem: 2 + 3

Solution: Think of 2 apples and 3 more apples. Count them all together: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. So, 2 + 3 = 5.

Intermediate:

Addition Using Column Method (No Carrying)

Problem: 23 + 45

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Write the numbers in columns, aligning the digits by place value:

   

    23

   +45

   —-

   

2. Start with the rightmost column (units). Add 3 + 5 = 8. Write 8 below the line in the units column.

   

    23

   +45

   —-

      8

   

3. Move to the next column (tens). Add 2 + 4 = 6. Write 6 below the line in the tens column.

   

    23

   +45

   —-

    68

   

So, 23 + 45 = 68.

 

Expert:

Addition Using Column Method (With Carrying)

Problem: 178 + 356

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Write the numbers in columns:

   

    178

   +356

   —-

   

2. Start with the rightmost column (units). Add 8 + 6 = 14. Write down 4 in the units place and carry over 1 to the tens column.

   

     1  (carry)

    178

   +356

   —-

      4

   

3. Move to the tens column. Add 7 + 5 = 12, then add the carried-over 1, making it 13. Write down 3 in the tens place and carry over 1 to the hundreds column.

   

     1  (carry)

    178

   +356

   —-

     34

   

4. Move to the hundreds column. Add 1 + 3 = 4, then add the carried-over 1, making it 5. Write down 5 in the hundreds place.

   

     1

    178

   +356

   —-

    534

   

So, 178 + 356 = 534.

Troubleshooting Tips

  1. Check your columns: Make sure all numbers are aligned by their place value (units, tens, hundreds).

  2.  

    Double-check your carrying: Ensure you correctly carry over any extra values to the next column.

  3.  

    Add carefully: Go slow and re-add each column to ensure accuracy.

Also known as...

You will also find questions that may use other words but will mean the same thing. These all mean Addition

  • Plus
  • Add
  • Sum
  • Increase
  • Combine
  • Total
  • Join together
  • Altogether

Where else is this Used?

As you get better at addition, you’ll start adding bigger numbers and more digits. The principles stay the same: align the numbers by their place value, add each column, and carry over when needed. 

Memory Tips

  1. Rhymes: “Five plus five is ten, do it over and over again!”

  2. Visuals: Picture a stack of blocks growing taller as you add more.

  3. Games: Use playing cards to practice adding numbers quickly.

Game Time!

Addition Scavenger Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt where each clue involves an addition problem. For example, “Find 2 red apples and 3 green apples. How many apples do you have in total?” This makes addition fun and interactive!

Have fun adding numbers and practicing your new skills! Addition is a fantastic tool that you’ll use in so many exciting ways. Happy counting!

Practice with our games at Fynschool, go to Maths Meadow and look for Simple Sums

simple sums game