Add by Counting On - Sums up to 10
🚀 Boost your addition speed! Instead of counting every single thing, start with the biggest number and just count on from there.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
When adding two numbers together, you don't need to start from 1.
🎯 The "Count On" Trick: If you want to solve 6 + 3, you don't need to count 1,2,3,4,5,6... and then 7,8,9. 1. Find the bigger number: In 6 + 3, the bigger number is 6. 2. Put that number in your head: Think "6". 3. Count on the smaller number: Hold up 3 fingers. Say "6"... then put down a finger and say "7", "8", "9". 4. The last number you say is the answer! So, 6 + 3 = 9.
This trick saves so much time! It also works even if the small number is first. For 2 + 7, start at 7 and count on 2: "7... 8, 9".
Try it
Let's practice counting on!
Instructions: Put the big number in your head and count on to find the answer.
Problem 1: 5 + 2 = ? * Think: "5" * Count on 2 more: "___ , ___" * Answer: ___
Problem 2: 7 + 3 = ? * Think: "7" * Count on 3 more: "___ , ___ , ___" * Answer: ___
Problem 3: 1 + 8 = ? * (Hint: Start with the bigger number, 8!) * Think: "8" * Count on 1 more: "___" * Answer: ___
Problem 4: 6 + 4 = ? * Answer: ___