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Year 1 Calculation - Addition

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Fascinating Fact:

Adding means joining groups together. Two apples and three apples make five apples.

In KS1 Maths, children practise addition by joining sets and counting on. They use number lines, cubes, and simple number sentences to find totals. Try our quick practice here: Play the Addition Game to build speed and confidence.

Key Terms

Add: To join amounts together to make a bigger total.
Sum: The answer you get when you add numbers.
Number sentence: A maths line that shows a calculation, like 2 + 3 = 5.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does add mean in Year 1 maths?

Add means put groups together to find how many altogether. For example, 4 toys and 2 toys make 6 toys.

How can I help my child practise addition?

Use real objects, count on from the bigger number, and play short games like quick-fire totals or the Addition Game linked above.

What symbols are used for addition in KS1?

Children learn the plus sign (+) for adding and the equals sign (=) for the answer, such as 5 + 3 = 8.

Try These Related Quizzes

Question 1

What is the total of 3, 4 and 6?

Finding the total means adding all the numbers together

Question 2

What is 6 more than 3?

To find 'more than', count on from the first number

Question 3

What is 8 + 3?

Three added to eight gives a total of eleven

Question 4

How many must be added to 9 to get 16?

Counting on from 9 to 16 gives an answer of 7

Question 5

Jim has five cats. Sam has six cats. How many cats do the boys have altogether?

56 cats

8 cats

11 cats

10 cats

5 + 6 = 11

Question 6

What is eight plus nine?

'Plus' is another way of saying 'add'

Question 7

What is the missing number:
9 = ? + 5

Working out what must be added to 5 to get to 9 gives an answer of 4

Question 8

If I have 8 sweets and mum gives me 6 more, how many do I have altogether?

'Altogether' is another addition clue word

Question 9

3 + 5 + 2 + 6 + 8 = ?

Adding up can be done in any order!

Question 10

What is the total when 7, 5 and 6 are added together?

To find a total, all the numbers must be added together

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is addition?

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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