Addition word problems – one digit
key notes :
➕ Addition Means “Putting Together”
When we add, we combine two groups to find the total.
Example: 3 apples 🍎 + 2 apples 🍎 = 5 apples 🍎
🧠 Read the Problem Carefully
Look for important words like:
- total 🎯
- altogether 🤝
- in all 📦
- sum ➕
These help you understand that it is an addition problem.
🔢 Identify the Numbers
Find the two one-digit numbers in the story.
Example: “Ravi has 4 pencils ✏️ and his friend gives him 3 more ✏️.”
Numbers: 4 and 3
🧮 Write the Addition Sentence
Turn the story into a math sentence.
Example: 4 + 3 = 7 ✔️
👐 Use Pictures or Fingers
Draw circles ⚪⚪⚪⚪ or use your fingers ✋✌️ to help you add one-digit numbers.
🎉 Check Your Answer
Add again to make sure the total is correct ✔️
Example: 4 + 3 = 7 (Check by counting: 4…5,6,7)
🧩 Practice With Real-Life Examples
Examples:
- 2 chocolates 🍫 + 5 chocolates 🍫
- 1 balloon 🎈 + 6 balloons 🎈
- 3 flowers 🌸 + 4 flowers 🌸
✏️ Answer in a Complete Sentence
Example:
“There are 7 pencils in all.” ✨
Learn with an example
Dave’s book had 5 pages of writing and 1 page of pictures. How many pages did the book have?
Add the numbers of pages.
Add: 5+1 =
You can count up to add. Start from 5 and count up 1:
5, 6
5+1 = 6
The sum is 6. Dave’s book had 6 pages.
A mama bear has eaten 9 fish. Her cub has eaten 7 fish. In all, how many fish have the bears eaten?
Add the number of fish the mama bear has eaten and the number of fish her cub has eaten.
Add: 9+7 =
You can count up to add. Start from 9 and count up 7:
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
9+7 = 16
The sum is 16. In all, the bears have eaten 16 fish.
Tara only feeds her dog two kinds of treats. Last year, Tara fed her dog 1 peanut butter treat and 3 carrot treats. How many treats did Tara feed her dog last year?
Add the number of peanut butter and carrot treats.
Add: 1+3 =
You can count up to add. It is easier to start with the larger number. Start from 3 and count up 1:
3, 4
1+3 = 4
The sum is 4. Tara fed her dog 4 treats.
Let’s practice!🖊️
