Mathematics Addition & Subtraction Conceptual 6–7 yrs

Addition in any order

加法交换律

Description

Understand and apply the commutative property of addition: addends can be added in any order

Mastery Evidence
  • Explain that 3 + 8 gives the same answer as 8 + 3
  • Use commutativity to choose the larger number to count on from
  • Demonstrate that subtraction is not commutative (5 − 3 ≠ 3 − 5)
Assessment Prompt

Does your child know that 6 + 4 gives the same answer as 4 + 6, so they can always choose whichever order makes the adding easier?