Arithmetic - Whole Number Operations - Simple Addition

Addition of small numbers can be as easy as counting dots as long as there is a picture to represent the problem. Sometimes it is helpful to draw a picture to help solve a problem. Consider all the different ways of adding to numbers to reach a sum of eight:

Ways to get a sum of eight:

NOTE: Work with the student to list all the ways of reaching a sum of seven. Draw pictures like the ones shown on the page or use objects along with the number sentences.

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