Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

Grade 1 → Basic Addition and Subtraction ↓


Adding Using Pictures


Addition is one of the first mathematical operations children learn. It is the basis for many other concepts in math. When children begin to learn addition, using pictures can be a very effective way. Pictures help young learners visualize and understand what it means to add numbers together.

Let's look at how we can use pictures to better understand basic addition.

What is Yoga?

Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a new number which is called the sum. The numbers we add are called addends. The symbol we use to show addition is +.

For example, in the addition problem 3 + 2 = 5, the numbers 3 and 2 are the sum. The number 5 is the sum.

Why use pictures for yoga?

For young learners, abstract concepts such as numbers and addition can be difficult to understand. By using pictures, we create concrete representations of these abstract ideas. Pictures help make the process of addition more concrete and understandable. They provide visual cues that make it easier to understand the concept of combining quantities to form larger quantities.

How to add using pictures

Now, let us learn how we can do addition using pictures. We will understand it step by step.

Step 1: Representing numbers as pictures

First, we need to represent the numbers we want to add using pictures. For example, let's consider the numbers 3 and 2. We can represent them using simple shapes, such as circles.

Number 3: ●●● Number 2: ●●

Above, there are 3 red circles for the number 3 and 2 green circles for the number 2.

Step 2: Combining the set of images

Next, to add numbers, we put two groups of pictures together. This represents the action of addition.

Combine: ●●● + ●●

Now we have joined all the circles together.

Step 3: Counting the total number of pictures

Finally, we count all the images together to find the sum.

Count: ●●●●● (Total: 5)

On counting we find that there are a total of 5 circles. Thus, 3 + 2 = 5.

More examples of adding using pictures

Example 1: Add 4 and 3

Let us consider another example where we add 4 and 3.

Number 4: ▲▲▲▲ Number 3: ▲▲▲

Combine shapes and count all triangles:

Combine: ▲▲▲▲ + ▲▲▲ Count: ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ (Total: 7)

We get that there are 7 triangles in total. So, 4 + 3 = 7.

Example 2: Add 1 and 5

Let's see how 1 and 5 are added.

Number 1: ★ Number 5: ★★★★★

Now combine and count:

Combine: ★ + ★★★★★ Count: ★★★★★★ (Total: 6)

On counting we got 6 stars. So, 1 + 5 = 6.

Practice problems

Here are some more practice problems. Use the pictures to add the numbers.

Problem 1: Add 2 and 4

Number 2: ☀ ☀ Number 4: ☀ ☀ ☀ ☀
Combine: ☀ ☀ + ☀ ☀ ☀ ☀ Total: ____

Problem 2: Add 5 and 1

Number 5: ☂ ☂ ☂ ☂ ☂ Number 1: ☂
Combine: ☂ ☂ ☂ ☂ ☂ + ☂ Total: ____

Problem 3: Add 3 and 6

Number 3: ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ Number 6: ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ ⚽
Combine: ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ + ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ Total: ____

Conclusion

Using pictures for addition helps young learners understand and visualize the concept of addition more easily. It connects the abstractness of numbers to concrete visual images, simplifying the process for children who learn better with tangible and visual aids. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using pictures for addition and you will become more comfortable adding numbers in no time.

By regularly practicing addition with pictures, students can build a strong foundation for later mathematical learning and gain an important tool to help them understand more complex mathematical concepts.


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