The Distributive Property
6-8
2
Addition: Putting Groups Together
Lesson Details
Grade Level
K-2
Duration (minutes)
1
Summary
A K-2 math lesson introducing addition as combining groups, shown three ways: counting dots, using a ten-frame, and jumping forward on a number line.
Student Worksheet: Addition: Putting Groups Together
Teacher Note: Students can watch the video lesson above and answer the questions. Click the “Teacher Answer Key” dropdown below when you are ready to review the solutions!
Key Concepts:
• Addition: Putting groups together to find how many in all.
• Counting All: You can count every dot or object together to find the total.
• Number Line: You can start on a number and jump forward to add.
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided.
- Question 1: What does addition help us find?
- Question 2: If you have 3 dots and add 2 more, how many dots do you have in all?
- Question 3: On the number line, we start on 4 and make 3 jumps forward. What number do we land on?
- Question 4: Write the equation for starting on 4 and adding 3.
- Question 5: What is the pattern for solving an addition problem?
Click to reveal Teacher Answer Key
1. How many in all, when groups are put together
2. 5 dots
3. 7
4. 4 + 3 = 7
5. Start with a number, add more, count all to find the total
Disclaimer: This worksheet was generated with AI assistance based on original video content. It is intended for educational reference only. Teachers are encouraged to review and adjust questions to fit their curriculum standards before classroom use.
🎯 Extension Activity: Give students small objects (buttons, blocks, or counters). Have them build two small groups, count each group, then push them together and count the total to practice "putting groups together."