Read the equals sign as a statement of balance · Say why, to an adult

This Grade 1 worksheet practices read the equals sign as a statement of balance · Say why, to an adult (Common Core 1.OA.D.7; Alberta Number 1; Alberta Number 2).

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  • What number goes in the box, and why? 4 + 5 = ▢ + 6 — answer: Says “3” and that both sides have to be the same amount: 4 + 5 is 9, and 3 + 6 is 9 too. Saying “9”, or that the = means “the answer comes next”, is Not yet.

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How many problems are on this worksheet?
1 on one page, with the answer key on the last page.
What grade and standard is it for?
Grade 1. Common Core: 1.OA.D.7. Alberta: Number 1, Number 2.
Can I print more than one version?
Yes. Every version has different numbers and its own answer key. Use “Make another version” for a new one; the same version always prints the same.

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