1st Grade Math

Fundamental mathematics concepts for first grade students including basic arithmetic, counting, and number sense.

Basic Concepts

Basic Addition

Putting Things Together

Addition means bringing groups together to find out how many there are in total. We use the plus sign (+) to show addition.

How Addition Works

If you have 2 red balls and get 3 more, you have 2 + 3 balls altogether. Addition tells you the new total.

Ways to Add

  • Use fingers
  • Draw dots or pictures
  • Use number lines

Addition in Daily Life

We add things all the time, like when collecting stickers or sharing snacks with friends.

Addition Sentences

An addition sentence looks like this: \( 4 + 2 = 6 \). The numbers you add together are called addends, and the answer is the sum.

Real-World Connections

Addition helps you figure out how many toys you have after getting a new one, or how many candies you and a friend have together.

Key Formula

\[a + b = c\]

Examples

  • Adding 3 toy cars to 2 toy cars: 3 + 2 = 5.

  • Adding 1 apple to a basket of 4 apples: 1 + 4 = 5.

In a Nutshell

Addition means putting things together to make a bigger number.

Key Terms

Addition
The process of finding the total when combining two or more numbers.
Sum
The answer to an addition problem.