An addition sentence is a number sentence that shows how two numbers are combined to make a total. It uses the plus sign (+) to add and the equals sign (=) to show the sum.
Teach students to say the addition sentence aloud as they write it, for example, “two plus one equals three.” This strengthens number sense and symbol recognition.
Students learn to write addition sentences by counting groups of objects and recording the total with numbers and symbols.
Encourage students to group objects physically before writing the addition sentence to connect the concrete and abstract ideas.
Students solve addition sentences where one addend or the sum is missing, building problem-solving skills and fluency.
Use counting on or physical counters to help students find the missing number, reinforcing addition understanding.
Students translate simple story problems into addition sentences to develop math communication skills and apply addition in real life.
Encourage students to draw pictures before writing addition sentences to visualize the problem and make connections easier.
Writing addition sentences with number words helps students link spoken and written language with math concepts.
Practice saying addition sentences with number words to build oral math vocabulary and support reading skills.