Linking addition equations to problem solving contexts

This lesson will explore how addition can be linked to problem solving contexts. We will be applying the previously learnt strategies to solve problems.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is 3 more than 4?

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Q2.Use the number track to work out 6 + 3.

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Q3.I had 2 apples. Then I add the apples shown in the picture. How many do I have altogether?

3/3

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is 3 more than 4?

1/3

Q2.Use the number track to work out 6 + 3.

2/3

Q3.I had 2 apples. Then I add the apples shown in the picture. How many do I have altogether?

3/3

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Understanding how equations link to problem solving

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Q1.In the picture there are 5 orange fish and 4 blue fish. Which equation could we use to represent this?

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Q2.In the picture 5 sheep are in the field, 2 are outside the field. Which equation could we use to represent this?

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Q3.I have 3 green apples and 2 red apples. How could I represent my apples as an addition equation?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Understanding how equations link to problem solving

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.In the picture there are 5 orange fish and 4 blue fish. Which equation could we use to represent this?

1/3

Q2.In the picture 5 sheep are in the field, 2 are outside the field. Which equation could we use to represent this?

2/3

Q3.I have 3 green apples and 2 red apples. How could I represent my apples as an addition equation?

3/3

Lesson summary: Linking addition equations to problem solving contexts

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