Properties of Addition

Can you spot what stays the same when you add? This playsheet introduces you to the properties of addition, like commutative (order doesn’t matter), associative (grouping doesn’t change the sum), and identity (adding zero changes nothing).
 

You’ll explore examples like 4 + 3 = 3 + 4 and (2 + 3) + 5 = 2 + (3 + 5) to see how addition works in different ways while the result stays the same.
 

As you play, you’ll build a deeper understanding of how numbers behave and gain confidence in explaining your math thinking.