SME
Kindergarten Math · Problem type
Take apart a number
Use this for “Split 7 counters into two groups. How many in each?”
Picture
Whole: 7
Parts: 4 and 3
This is an example. Type the numbers from your problem to start.
Whole
=
First part
+
Second part
Number sentences
7 = 4 + 3
Good to know
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The whole is in the top circle. The two parts are below.
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The two parts together make the whole.
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A whole can be split into two parts in more than one way.
Step-by-step
WE KNOW
Whole: 7
First part: 4
FIND
second part
Step 1 · Find second part
7 = 4 + ?
Count on from the first part up to the whole.
7 − 4
Count on from 4: 5, 6, 7 → 3
Second part: 3
Check
Put the numbers back in. Both sides should match.
7 = 4 + 3 ✓
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