K-5 friendly lesson
One small step at a time.Read the idea, try the activity, and celebrate each win as you go.

Add by Counting On - Sums Up to 20

๐Ÿš€ Counting on is faster than counting all. Start from the bigger number, then count up.

Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.

Lesson 34 of 180

Concept

Use the bigger number as your start.

Example: 13 + 4 Start at 13, count on 4: 14, 15, 16, 17 Answer: 17

๐ŸŽฏ Why it works: You save time because you do not restart at 1.

Try it

Count on to solve: 1. 12 + 5 = ? 2. 9 + 6 = ? 3. 15 + 3 = ? 4. 11 + 7 = ? 5. 18 + 2 = ?