Addition
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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Visual addition
Combine two picture groups and connect the counted quantities to a written addition equation and sum.
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Count each group, then count how many objects there are altogether. Complete the matching addition equation.
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Model addition as joining groups and translate a visual model into symbols.
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One group has 6 stars and another has 4. How many altogether?
6 + 4 = 10
Joining the two groups makes one collection of ten stars.
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- Ask learners to point to each group before joining the counts.
- Cover the pictures after counting and solve the written fact to connect models with symbols.
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