ADDITION
Amazing Addition in Everyday Life
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Amazing Addition in Everyday Life
What do you already know about addition?
Lesson Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to add numbers, understand why addition matters, and solve real-life addition problems.
Why is Maths Important?
Maths helps us solve problems in daily life and make good decisions, from shopping to cooking and even playing games.
Addition in Real Life
We use addition when we add up prices in a shop, check our scores in games, or share things equally with friends.
What is Addition?
Addition means putting two or more numbers together to make a bigger number.
Addition Symbol
We use the '+' symbol for addition. For example, 2 + 3.
Let’s Try Together
Here are some examples of addition. Let’s solve them one by one.
Example 1
What is 4 + 3?
Answer 1
4 + 3 = 7
Example 2
What is 6 + 5?
Answer 2
6 + 5 = 11
Example 3
What is 8 + 2?
Answer 3
8 + 2 = 10
Your Turn!
Now try these addition questions yourself.
Question 1
5 + 7 = ?
Answer
5 + 7 = 12
Question 2
9 + 4 = ?
Answer
9 + 4 = 13
Question 3
10 + 6 = ?
Answer
10 + 6 = 16
Let’s Summarise!
Well Done!
Addition helps solve problems in school and in life. Use what you know every day!
Remember
You have learned how to add and why maths is important! Keep practising addition at home.
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