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Representing Addition and Subtraction

Represent addition and subtraction using objects, drawings, and mental images

Typical age: 4–6 years

“If your child has 3 apples and you give them 2 more, can they show you how many there are altogether — using their fingers, some small objects, or a drawing?”

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Addition as combining or putting together twoREQUIRED
Representing addition with objects/drawings requires understanding what addition means
Subtraction as taking away or separatingREQUIRED
Representing subtraction with objects/drawings requires understanding what subtraction means

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Real-World to Maths Connections
Representing addition/subtraction with objects and drawings is the core exercise of early quantitative reasoning
Addition and subtraction word problemsREQUIRED
Solving word problems within 10 requires ability to represent the operations with objects/drawings