Summary
A math lesson on missing addends: when you know the total and one part, you can find the missing part. Kids solve equations like 3 + __ = 7.
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Discussion questions
If you know the whole and one part, you can find the missing part.
- What is a 'missing addend'?
- How can you find the missing part if you know the total?
- How does subtraction help find a missing addend?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: missing addend, part, whole
- Solve: 4 + __ = 9.
- Explain how you found the missing part.