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How Many? (Addition and Subtraction of Single Digit Numbers)

CBSE · Class 1 · Mathematics

Summary of How Many? (Addition and Subtraction of Single Digit Numbers) for CBSE Class 1 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Addition means putting groups together to find how many there are in all. Subtraction means taking away to find how many are left. Simple number stories, fingers, dice, shells, marbles, bananas, frogs, balloons, and number strips help show these ideas with small numbers.

Key Concepts

Two groups can be joined

Two groups can be joined to find the total. For example, 4 children and 2 children make 6 children.

More objects can be added

More objects can be added to one group to make a bigger group.

The word make is connected

The word make is connected with + and the word altogether is connected with =.

Two dice are rolled and

Two dice are rolled and the dots on both dice are counted together. The higher total shows the winner.

Different pairs of numbers can make

Different pairs of numbers can make the same total, such as pairs that make 9.

Learning Objectives

  • Find the total when two small groups are joined.
  • Understand the words make, altogether, total, and sum.
  • Use addition and subtraction with small objects and number stories.
  • See subtraction as taking away or as jumping back on a number strip.
  • Solve simple one-step word problems with single-digit numbers.

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What are the important topics in How Many? (Addition and Subtraction of Single Digit Numbers) for CBSE Class 1 Mathematics?
How Many? (Addition and Subtraction of Single Digit Numbers) covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 1 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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