Addition Number Stories

This week, the children learned about addition number stories. They were given examples such as:
5 soccer balls are inside the goal. 7 soccer balls are outside the goal. How many soccer balls in all?

During our discussion, the children determined the answer should be 12 and learned that they should answer the question including the unit also. So the correct answer would be 12 soccer balls.

Then, the children had the opportunity to write some of their own addition number stories based on a picture. They are becoming experts at telling an addition number story and answering the question using the unit! Good work everyone!

I can't wait until next week when we get to use the interactive dice on the Smart Board!