Exploring Addition Equations to Make 5

The video tutorial by Teaching Without Frills explores various ways to make the number 5 using equations. It begins by explaining equations as math sentences with numbers and symbols. The tutorial then uses toy cars to demonstrate different combinations that add up to 5, such as 5 yellow cars and 0 blue cars, or 3 yellow cars and 2 blue cars. It also introduces the concept of adding more than two numbers, like using blue, yellow, and red cars to make 5. The video concludes with a prompt to explore more strategies in the series and provides resources for teachers.

What does the plus symbol represent in an equation?

• Equals

• And

• Or

• Not

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

What does the equal symbol stand for in an equation?

• Is the same as

• Is not equal to

• Is less than

• Is greater than

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

How many yellow cars and blue cars make 5 if you have 4 yellow cars?

• 2 blue cars

• 3 blue cars

• 1 blue car

• 4 blue cars

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

If you have 2 blue cars, how many yellow cars do you need to make 5?

• 3 yellow cars

• 4 yellow cars

• 2 yellow cars

• 1 yellow car

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the equation for having 3 blue cars and 2 yellow cars?

• 3 + 2 = 5

• 5 + 0 = 5

• 2 + 3 = 5

• 4 + 1 = 5

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

How many blue cars and yellow cars make 5 if you have 1 yellow car?

• 3 blue cars

• 4 blue cars

• 1 blue car

• 2 blue cars

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the equation for having 0 yellow cars and 5 blue cars?

• 0 + 5 = 5

• 5 + 0 = 5

• 3 + 2 = 5

• 2 + 3 = 5

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

How many red cars are needed if you have 3 blue cars and 1 yellow car to make 5?

• 2 red cars

• 3 red cars

• 4 red cars

• 1 red car

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the equation for having 1 blue car, 2 yellow cars, and 2 red cars?

• 1 + 1 + 3 = 5

• 1 + 2 + 1 = 5

• 2 + 2 + 1 = 5

• 1 + 2 + 2 = 5

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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