Instructions
- Complete each activity carefully.
- You may use counters, coins, blocks, or drawings to help you.
- For addition and subtraction, show your thinking when you can.
- Try the Challenge questions after completing the core activities.
Learning Goals
- Count forward and backward within 20.
- Find number pairs that make 20.
- Add and subtract within 20.
- Use mathematics in everyday situations.
1. Count and Complete
Fill in the missing numbers.
- 1, 2, 3, ___, 5, 6
- 7, 8, ___, 10, 11
- 12, , 14, 15,
- 20, 19, , 17,
- 16, 15, 14, ___, 12
2. Make 20
Write the number that is needed to make 20.
Example: 13 + ___ = 20, so the answer is 7.
- 5 + ___ = 20
- 9 + ___ = 20
- 14 + ___ = 20
- 18 + ___ = 20
3. Number-Pair Organizer
Write a number pair that makes 20. Use a different pair in each row.
| First number | Second number | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 20 | ||
| 20 | ||
| 20 | ||
| 20 | ||
| 20 |
4. Add Within 20
Solve each addition problem.
- 4 + 6 = ___
- 7 + 8 = ___
- 9 + 5 = ___
- 11 + 7 = ___
- 12 + 8 = ___
5. Subtract Within 20
Solve each subtraction problem.
- 20 − 5 = ___
- 17 − 8 = ___
- 19 − 6 = ___
- 15 − 7 = ___
6. Real-World Math Mission
Read each situation. Write an equation and solve the problem.
- A shelf has 12 books. A teacher adds 8 more books. How many books are on the shelf now?
Equation: __
Answer: ____
- A class has 20 crayons. Students use 9 crayons for an art project. How many crayons are left?
Equation: __
Answer: ____
Challenge Extension
Complete the following questions if you are ready for an extra challenge.
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Find three different numbers that add to 20.
+ + ___ = 20
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I am thinking of a number. It is greater than 10 and less than 20. When 5 is added to it, the answer is 20. What is my number?
Answer: __
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Draw 20 objects. Circle a group of 7. How many objects are not circled?
Answer: __
Reflection
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Which activity was easiest for you? __
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Which activity helped you think the most? _____
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Where might you use counting or making 20 in real life? ____
Answer Key
- 4
- 9
- 13 and 16
- 13 and 18
- 13
- 15
- 11
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 15
- 14
- 18
- 20
- 15
- 9
- 13
- 8
- Equation: 12 + 8 = 20. Answer: 20 books.
- Equation: 20 − 9 = 11. Answer: 11 crayons.
Challenge Extension:
- Answers may vary. Example: 5 + 6 + 9 = 20.
- 15
- 13 objects are not circled.