Addition: The Basics of Addition

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• 2nd Grade

Adding Numbers: The Basics of Addition

Learning objective

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to add two or more numbers together accurately.

What do you already know about adding numbers?

What is Addition?

Addition is finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

What is addition?

A

Subtracting two numbers

B

I'm not sure

C

Dividing two numbers

D

Finding the total or sum

Addition Symbols

The plus sign (+) represents addition. The equals sign (=) shows the result.

What is 4 + 5?

A

9

B

10

C

7

D

8

What is 3 + 6?

A

7

B

10

C

9

D

8

What is 7 + 2?

A

9

B

10

C

7

D

8

Adding Zero

Adding zero to a number doesn't change its value. Example: 5+0=5.

What is 7 + 0?

A

7

B

0

C

7.5

D

10

Interactive Practice

Solve: 2+3, 6+1, 8+0.

Real-Life Applications

Addition is used in shopping, cooking, and more. Example: 3 apples + 2 apples = 5 apples.

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