Triple Play Worksheet
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Triple Play Addition
Pictures • Words • Equations
Name:
Date:
Look & Learn • 3 Ways to Show Addition All three show the same math fact!
1. Picture
🍎 🍎 🍎 + 🍎 🍎
3 apples and 2 apples
2. Words
3 plus 2
is equal to 5
Math in words
3. Equation
3 + 2 = 5
Number sentence
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Fill in the Missing Piece
Each row needs Pictures, Words, and an Equation!
1
Picture
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 + 🌟 🌟
Words
4 stars and 2 stars make 6
Write Equation
2
Picture
🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 + 🐟 🐟 🐟
Fill in Words
plus equals
Equation 5 + 3 = 8
3
Draw Circles •
Words
2 dots and 5 dots make 7
Equation 2 + 5 = 7
Remember: Pictures show the objects, words tell the story, equations use numbers and signs! Page 1 of 2
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Triple Play Addition • Part 2
Name:
B
Story Time: Read, Draw, and Write
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Leo finds 6 acorns under the oak tree. Then he spots 3 more acorns in the grass. How many acorns does Leo have in all?
Draw a Picture
Write the Equation
Answer: Leo has acorns in all.
5
Emma paints 4 butterflies. Her friend paints 5 butterflies. How many butterflies did they paint altogether?
Draw a Picture
Write the Equation
Answer: They painted butterflies.
C
Math Author Challenge: Show All Three!
Target Equation: 5 + 5 = 10
1. Draw pictures to show 5 + 5:
2. Write a sentence using words (Hint: use "plus" or "make"):
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3. Write your matching addition equation:
Triple Play Addition • Page 2 of 2
Triple Play Answer Key
Triple Play Addition
Teacher Answer Key
Solutions • Scoring Guidance • Common Errors
First Grade Math • Sums Within 10
Teacher Facilitation Focus: Conceptual Mapping
Help students bridge the transition between the three forms. Emphasize that the word "and" or "plus" corresponds to the + symbol, and "make" or "equals" corresponds to the = symbol.
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Part A Answers: Fill in the Missing Piece
Red bold text indicates student answers
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Picture Given
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 + 🌟 🌟
Words Given
4 stars and 2 stars make 6
Answer: Equation
4 + 2 = 6
2
Picture Given
🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 + 🐟 🐟 🐟
Answer: Words
5 plus 3 equals 8
Equation Given 5 + 3 = 8
3
Sample Drawing
● ● + ● ● ● ● ●
Words Given
2 dots and 5 dots make 7
Equation Given 2 + 5 = 7
Common First-Grade Misconceptions:
- Reversing Signs: Writing \(4 = 2 + 6\) instead of \(4 + 2 = 6\). Reinforce that \(+\) joins sets and \(=\) balances the total.
- Overcounting: When drawing or counting pictures, students may recount the first set twice. Prompt them to touch-and-count each object once.
Triple Play Addition Teacher Key • Page 1 of 2
Triple Play Addition • Answer Key Part 2
Story Problems & Math Author Key
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Part B Answers: Story Problems
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Leo finds 6 acorns... spots 3 more acorns... Total acorns?
Model Drawing
🌰 🌰 🌰 🌰 🌰 🌰 + 🌰 🌰 🌰
6 acorns + 3 acorns (or 9 dots)
Completed Equation
6 + 3 = 9
Answer: Leo has 9 acorns in all.
5
Emma paints 4 butterflies... friend paints 5 butterflies... Total altogether?
Model Drawing
🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 + 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋
4 butterflies + 5 butterflies (or 9 shapes)
Completed Equation
4 + 5 = 9
Answer: They painted 9 butterflies.
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Part C: Sample Student Responses (5 + 5 = 10)
Accept reasonable variations!
1. Drawing: Accept any 2 distinct sets of 5 items
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10 stars total)
2. Word Sentence Examples:
• "5 plus 5 equals 10." • "Five dogs and five dogs make ten dogs." • "5 and 5 is 10."
3. Target Equation:
5 + 5 = 10
Extension Prompt: Ask early finishers to write a turnaround fact (\(5+3=8 \rightarrow 3+5=8\)) for Problem 2. Page 2 of 2