Add 3 numbers (missing addend)
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Practice Questions
- ? + 4 + 9 = 19
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- 7 + ? + 5 = 18
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- 3 + 8 + ? = 17
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- ? + 5 + 6 = 18
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- 9 + ? + 2 = 16
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Teaching Notes
This activity reinforces understanding of addition and the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction. Encourage students to add the known numbers first, then subtract from the total sum to find the missing addend. Visual models like number lines or bar models can be helpful.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Adding all given numbers instead of finding the missing part.
- Incorrectly subtracting when finding the missing addend.
- Misunderstanding the concept of equality in the equation.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- How can subtraction help us find a missing number in an addition problem?
- Why is it important for both sides of the equal sign to have the same value?
- Can you think of a real-life situation where you might need to find a missing number in a sum?
Extension Activities
- Use number bonds to visualize.
- Create equations with missing parts.
Parent Tip
Give your child a total and some parts, ask for the missing part.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense & Operations
Estimated Time
15 minutes