Beginning to Add - Powerpoint

In the "Beginning to Add" PowerPoint, early years foundation stage (EYFS) students are introduced to the fundamental concept of addition in mathematics. The presentation aims to teach children how to practise adding by counting on. Addition is explained as the process of combining two or more groups of items to form a larger group. The PowerPoint goes on to clarify the symbols used in addition; the plus sign (+) indicates that two numbers, known as addends, should be added together, while the equals sign (=) shows that the two sides of the equation have the same value.

The PowerPoint simplifies the concept of addition by demonstrating that the easiest way to add two groups is to count on from one number to the other. For example, to add 1 and 2, children would count 1, 2, 3, which equals 3. The presentation includes slides that present two groups of items, prompting students to add them together to find the total amount. Worksheets are also provided, where children can apply their learning by adding two groups together through counting on. The answers to these worksheets are given, allowing for self-assessment or teacher-led review. Additionally, a colouring page is available for a more interactive and engaging learning experience.