Addition and Subtraction Facts - Up to 20
💥 The Ultimate Speed Test! Addition and subtraction facts are all mixed up. Can your brain switch gears back and forth instantly?
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
You have mastered addition up to 20. You have mastered subtraction up to 20. But when they are mixed together, it's a whole new challenge!
🎯 The "Sign Check" Rule: The #1 biggest mistake kids make in mixed practice is doing the wrong operation! 1. Look at the sign FIRST. Is it a plus (+) or a minus (-)? 2. Lock it in your brain. Say it out loud: "This is PLUS. I am making it bigger." 3. Choose your trick. If it's addition, maybe "Make 10". If it's subtraction, maybe "Count backward". 4. Solve!
Try it
Mix it up! Check the sign carefully before you start!
Instructions: Pay very close attention to whether the problem is addition (+) or subtraction (-)!
Round 1: Switcheroo! 1. 10 + 4 = ___ 2. 10 - 4 = ___ 3. 8 + 8 = ___ 4. 16 - 8 = ___
Round 2: Brain Benders! 5. 15 - 6 = ___ 6. 7 + 5 = ___ 7. 19 - 9 = ___ 8. 9 + 8 = ___
Round 3: The Need for Speed! 9. 14 - 5 = ___ 10. 12 - 7 = ___ 11. 6 + 13 = ___ 12. 20 - 2 = ___