Concepts of Addition and Subtraction

Symbol of addition

The meaning of addition

Become more

Symbol of subtraction

The meaning of subtraction

Become less

Symbol of equal to

Number sentence for addition

3 + 2 = 5

Number sentence for subtraction

3 - 2 = 1

Example of situation that shows addition 4 + 1 = 5

4 balls and 1 ball make 5 balls altogether

Example of situation that shows addition 3 + 2 = 5

3 cats are playing. 2 more cats are coming. So 5 cats altogether.

Example of situation that show subtraction 6 - 2 = 4

There are 6 balls. Nik takes out 2 balls. 4 balls left.