Sums to 20

Master addition with sums up to 20

What You'll Learn

  • Add any single-digit numbers with sums up to 20
  • Use multiple strategies (counting on, making 10, doubles)
  • Build fluency with all basic addition facts

📖All the Way to 20

You can now add numbers to get answers as high as 20! Numbers like 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 are the biggest sums we will make.

📖Using Doubles Plus One

For 7 + 8, think: 7 + 7 = 14 (a double), and 8 is one more than 7, so 7 + 8 = 15!

📖Choose Your Strategy

By now you know many ways to add: counting on, making 10, using doubles. Pick the strategy that works best for each problem!

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Practice makes perfect! The more you practice, the faster you will be able to recall these facts.