ADDITION

Introduction to Addition

Addition is one of the basic operations in math that helps us combine numbers to find a total. It’s like putting things together! For example, if you have 3 apples and you get 2 more, addition helps you find out how many apples you have altogether. The symbol for addition is “+”, and it’s used to join numbers or groups of objects to make a bigger number. Learning addition is a key skill for solving everyday problems, from counting toys to adding up the scores in a game!

Addition Story Problems

1. The Toy Collection:

Liam has 4 toy cars, and his friend gives him 3 more. How many toy cars does Liam have now?

Solution: 4 + 3 = 7 toy cars.

2. Snack Time:

At snack time, Maya has 5 cookies. Her mom bakes 4 more cookies. How many cookies does Maya have in total?

Solution: 5 + 4 = 9 cookies.

3. Fruit Basket:

There are 6 bananas in the basket. Sarah adds 2 more bananas from the grocery store. How many bananas are there now?

Solution: 6 + 2 = 8 bananas.

4. Library Books:

Tom borrowed 3 books from the library last week. This week, he borrowed 5 more. How many books has Tom borrowed in total?

Solution: 3 + 5 = 8 books.