Mathematics·Addition & Subtraction·procedural
Fluent adding and subtracting within 5
Fluently add and subtract within 5
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is building a strong foundation in addition and subtraction, learning to combine and separate numbers up to 20 using objects, drawings, and mental strategies.
Evidence of understanding
- Answer 2 + 3 quickly without counting on fingers
- Answer 5 – 2 from recall or with minimal counting
- Complete a set of within-5 addition/subtraction facts accurately and quickly
Assessment prompt
Can Fluent adding and subtracting within 5 give you the answer to sums like '2 + 3' or '5 − 2' straight away, without needing to count on their fingers every time?
Standards alignment
K.OA.5US · ccss-math
Fluently Add and Subtract Within 5
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K