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SAI International School


                                                        Class – 3

                               LN- Word problems on addition of whole numbers




               Learning Objectives:

               By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

                   •  Identify key information in word problems involving addition.

                   •  Form correct addition statements from word problems.


                   •  Solve real-life addition word problems involving whole numbers up to 4
                       or 5 digits.

                   •  Check their answers for accuracy.



               Vocabulary Focus

               Addition clue words:


                   •  altogether
                   •  in all

                   •  sum
                   •  total
                   •  together
                   •  how many


               Example 1 (Guided Practice)

               Problem: There are 326 students in Grade 2 and 278 students in Grade 3. How
               many students are there in total?


                   •  Step 1: Numbers → 326 and 278

                   •  Step 2: Clue word → total

                   •  Step 3: Equation → 326 + 278 = ?


                   •  Step 4: Solve → 604

                   •    Answer: There are 604 students in total.
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