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Intro to Addition

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Intro to Addition
K1st2ndMath
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Summary

Learn about combining groups to find a new total. Use objects, drawings, & equations to find sums within 10.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Intro to Addition:

  1. Where in the video did the idea of intro to addition first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use intro to addition outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what intro to addition means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.