Basic Addition

1 + 1 = 2. It starts here.

Combining single-digit numbers to find a sum.

The plus sign (+) was invented in 1489 by Johannes Widmann.

Count up from the larger number.

The Field Guide

In Plain English: This is the very first step in math. You have a pile of stuff, you get another pile, and you count how much you have in total.

In The Real World: You have $3. Mom gives you $5. How much money for candy do you have?

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Don't count the number you start with! Start counting on the NEXT number.

Real World Challenge

"A Minecraft player has 4 diamonds in their chest. They mine 3 more. How many do they have?"

The Logic: Start at 4. Count up 3 times (5, 6, 7). They have 7 diamonds.

Finger Math

3 + 2 = 5

Three fingers plus two fingers.

Vertical

4 + 5 --- 9

Stacking them up.