Addition input/output tables – sums to 20
key notes :
๐ฅโก๏ธ๐ค What is an Input/Output Table?
- An input/output table shows how a number changes using a rule.
- Input = starting number
- Output = result after using the rule
โจ Example:
If the rule is +5, - Input 3 โ Output 8
โโจ Addition Rule
The rule tells us how much to add.
Rules may look like:
- +2
- +7
- +10
All answers stay within 0โ20 ๐ฏ
๐ How to Use the Table
- Look at the rule (example: +6).
- Take the input number.
- Add the rule number.
- Write the output.
๐ก Example: Rule = +4
- Input 5 โ 5 + 4 = 9
- Input 10 โ 10 + 4 = 14
๐จ Visualizing Helps!
Use:
- ๐งฎ Counters
- ๐ Objects
- โ Fingers
to add easily for sums up to 20.
๐ Practice Examples
๐ Rule: +3
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| 4 | 7 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 15 | 18 |
๐ Rule: +6
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| 2 | 8 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 9 | 15 |
๐ค Find the Rule (Missing Rule)
Sometimes the table shows input and output, and you must find the rule.
โจ Example:
- Input 7 โ Output 12
- What is added?
โ 7 + 5 = 12 - Rule = +5
๐ Stay Within 20
- Sums must be 20 or less.
- If the sum is more than 20, it doesnโt fit the rule for Grade 2.
๐ก Example: 18 + 5 โ (more than 20)
๐ Why Itโs Important
- Helps children understand patterns ๐ข
- Builds addition skills โ
- Supports logical thinking ๐ง
Learn with an example
Complete the table.
Rule: add 3

Start with the numbers in the “In” column. Add 3 to each number.
3 + 3 = 6
4 + 3 = 7
5 + 3 = 8
6 + 3 = 9
Write the answers in the table:

Complete the table.
Rule: add 0

Start with the numbers in the “In” column. Add 0 to each number.
1 + 0 = 1
2 + 0 = 2
8 + 0 = 8
9 + 0 = 9
Write the answers in the table:

Complete the table.
Rule: add 5
| In | Out |
| 0 | 5 |
| 1 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 |
Start with the numbers in the “In” column. Add 5 to each number.
0 + 5 = 5
1 + 5 = 6
4 + 5 = 9
5 + 5 = 10
Write the answers in the table:
| In | Out |
| 0 | 5 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 10 |
Let’s practice!๐๏ธ

