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Year 1 Calculation - Addition and Total

In KS1 Maths, addition finds the total. You can add in any order and still get the same answer. Practise clear number sentences and explain your thinking.

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Fascinating Fact:

Order doesn’t matter in addition: 3+5 equals 5+3. Same total both ways.

In KS1 Maths, you learn that addition makes a total and the order of the addends does not change the result. Build fluency with quick practice in the Addition Game, then try word problems that ask for the total.

Key Terms

Total: The final amount you get when numbers are added together.
Addend: A number that is being added to another number.
Number sentence: A maths statement using numbers and symbols, such as 4 + 2 = 6.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does total mean in Year 1 addition?

Total means how many there are altogether after you add the numbers. For example, 2 + 3 has a total of 5.

Can I add in any order and get the same answer?

Yes. In addition, 3 + 5 and 5 + 3 both equal 8. The order of the addends does not change the total.

How can I get faster at finding totals?

Practise small facts often, use number bonds to ten, and play quick activities like the Addition Game to build fluency.

Try These Related Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the total shown on the two dice?

4 + 3 gives a total of 7

Question 2

What does 'total' mean?

A subtraction must be done

How many there are altogether

What you get when you divide the numbers

What you get if you count backwards

The total is how many there are altogether if you count or add everything together

Question 3

How many fish are there in total?

There is a total of 10 fish. Did you spot them all?

Question 4

How many socks in total?

4 pairs of socks is a total of 8

Question 5

What is the total number of crayons in this pot?

There is a total of 12 crayons

Question 6

How many chocolates in total?

4 + 4 + 4 + 4 gives a total of 16

Question 7

How many children in total?

There are 10 children in total

Question 8

How many stars in total?

4 + 4 gives a total of 8

Question 9

What is the total number of birds?

2 + 5 + 2 gives a total of 9

Question 10

How many dogs in total?

There is a total of 5 dogs here

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is addition?

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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