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Mathematics · Mathematical Thinking · ages 5-6
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. Tom puts 5 blocks in a row and adds 2 more blocks. How many blocks are there now?

    Answer: ______________

  2. Mia draws 4 dots and then 3 more dots. How many dots are there altogether?

    • 7
    • 6
    • 8
    • 5

  3. Leo solved 3 + 2. How can he show how he got his answer?

    • Draw 3 dots, then 2 more dots, and count them
    • Just say the answer out loud
    • Draw a picture of a dog

  4. Your friend explains how they solved a problem. What should you do next?

    • Walk away without listening
    • Listen, then say if you agree or disagree
    • Copy their answer without checking

  5. Which number sentence matches this drawing: 6 dots with 2 crossed out?

    • 6 - 4 = 2
    • 2 + 4 = 6
    • 6 - 2 = 4
    • 6 + 2 = 8

  6. You draw 8 stars. Your friend draws 5 stars. How many more stars did you draw?

    Answer: ______________

  7. A picture shows 9 apples. 4 apples are crossed out. How many are left?

    • 13
    • 5
    • 6
    • 4

  8. Mia solves 6 minus 2 by crossing out 2 dots from 6 dots. She points to her drawing and explains each step. Is this a good answer to 'how do you know?'

    • Yes, she showed her drawing and explained her steps
    • No, she should only say the number
    • No, she should not explain anything

  9. Sam shows 5 blocks and 2 more blocks, then says the total is 8. What should you say?

    • I agree, that is right
    • I disagree, let's count together
    • I will not listen

  10. Ali explains: I had 10 cubes, I gave away 6, so 4 are left. Which subtraction is Ali showing?

    • 10 + 6 = 16
    • 6 - 4 = 2
    • 10 - 4 = 6
    • 10 - 6 = 4
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  1. 7 · 5 plus 2 equals 7. Draw the blocks and count on.
  2. 7 · 4 dots and 3 more dots make 7 dots. Count them all to check.
  3. Draw 3 dots, then 2 more dots, and count them · Drawing the dots lets Leo show every step of his counting.
  4. Listen, then say if you agree or disagree · Listening first helps you decide if their answer matches yours.
  5. 6 - 2 = 4 · Crossing out means subtract. 6 take away 2 leaves 4.
  6. 3 · 8 minus 5 equals 3. Line up the drawings and compare.
  7. 5 · 9 take away 4 leaves 5. Cross out 4 and count what is left.
  8. Yes, she showed her drawing and explained her steps · Pointing to her drawing and explaining her steps is exactly how to answer 'how do you know'.
  9. I disagree, let's count together · Counting the blocks together shows the true total is 7, not 8.
  10. 10 - 6 = 4 · Start with 10, take away 6, and 4 are left.
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