Build Cube Trains to Solve Addition Word Problems - Sums up to 10
🚂 Choo choo! Time to build number trains! We can use linking cubes like train cars to solve math stories.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
Addition word problems are stories with hidden numbers. Drawing pictures or using blocks makes these stories easy to understand!
🎯 How to Build a Cube Train: When you join two groups together, you can make a cube train! Story: "Mia has 4 red cubes. Leo gives her 3 blue cubes. How many cubes does Mia have in all?" 1. Build the first part: Line up 4 red blocks. 2. Build the second part: Line up 3 blue blocks right next to them. 3. Snap them together! 4. Count the whole train: You have 7 blocks total. Sentence: 4 + 3 = 7.
Using different colors helps you see the "parts" that make the "whole".
Try it
Let's build some math trains!
Instructions: Read the story, imagine building a cube train, and write the answer.
Problem 1: Tom has 5 green cubes. He finds 2 yellow cubes. How many cubes does he have in all? * Imagine the train: [🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩] + [🟨🟨] * How long is the train? ___
Problem 2: Sarah has 3 pink train cars. Ben gives her 4 purple train cars. How many cars are on her train now? * Sentence: ___ + ___ = ___ * Answer: ___ cars.
Problem 3: You have 6 blocks. You want 10 blocks. How many more blocks do you need to add to your train? * Hint: 6 + ___ = 10. * Answer: ___ blocks.