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Addition Stories
1 Pre & Primary Essentials Worksheets Mathematics Number & Place Value Money 9 Pages

Addition Stories

The differentiated Addition Stories worksheets will help your students identify word problems. Students read the addition number story then interpret it into an equation, model on a number line and finally draw a visual example. Some worksheets also number bonds as an alternative representation of part part whole modelling. Use the 9 levelled worksheets so all students can complete the same task and feel success in their learning.

Use as a whole class or numeracy rotations activity.
 

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to use a range of strategies, to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
  • We are learning to add and subtract numbers within 20, using a variety of strategies, e.g. counting on, counting back, partitioning, subitising and part-part whole knowledge of numbers to 10 and to use the language of 'plus' and 'minus' in story problems.
  • We are learning to read, write, model and represent numbers to 100 in different ways and on number lines.
  • We are learning to recognise Australian coins according to their value.
  • We are learning to model problems involving addition and subtraction, including simple whole-dollar money problems, in practical role-play situations.
  • We are learning to read, write, name and order two-digit numbers to at least 120 using concrete materials, hundred charts and number lines.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.

Curriculum alignment

MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols MA1-2WM old Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems MA1-3WM old Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained MA1-5NA old Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers MA1-7NA old Represents and models halves, quarters and eighths MA1-6NA old Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division MA1-4NA old Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers MA1-FG-01 new Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems MA1-CSQ-01 new Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning MA1-RWN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to read, write and order two- and three-digit numbers
VCMNA090 Represent practical situations that model sharing VCMNA092 Recognise, describe and order Australian coins according to their value VCMNA087 Recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line VCMNA094 Recognise the importance of repetition of a process in solving problems VCMNA089 Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts VCMNA091 Recognise and describe one-half as one of two equal parts of a whole

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Differentiation

Modifications

Use the 3 different worksheets based on student abilities.
 

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