Question 1
Which sign makes this true: 4 __ 3 = 7?
Year 1
Read, write and interpret mathematical statements using +, - and = signs
Read number sentences and use the +, - and = signs correctly.
Lesson overview
Number - addition and subtraction
The plus sign means add more. The minus sign means take away. The equals sign shows that both sides have the same value.
Worked example
Read the statement 5 + 2 = 7.
- Start with 5.
- The plus sign tells us to add 2 more.
- 5 and 2 make 7.
- The equals sign shows the answer is 7.
Try it
Read each number sentence and choose or write the correct answer.
Question 2
Which sign makes this true: 9 __ 2 = 7?
Question 3
Complete the statement: 6 + 1 = __
Question 4
Complete the statement: 8 - 3 = __
Question 5
Which sign shows that both sides are the same: 5 __ 5?
Common mistakes
These reminders help when reading number sentences.
- Mixing up the plus sign and minus sign.
- Forgetting that the equals sign means the same as.
- Reading the signs but not checking the total.