Addition
Add with dots
Solve vertical addition facts through 9 + 9 with a matching loose dot count beside each numeral as a counting aid.
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Add shapes
Join two groups of original shapes, count the combined quantity, and connect the visual model to an addition equation.
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Count both shape groups. Write the addends if needed, then write the total.
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Represent addition as joining two disjoint groups and find the total number of shapes.
Worked example
Three circles plus two squares make how many shapes?
5
Count all shapes in the joined groups: 3 + 2 = 5.
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- Keep the two addend groups visibly separated until the learner states the equation.
- Use small operand choices before larger groups that require organized counting.
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