Addition Target 20: Add numbers from 1 to 12; sums can reach 24
Addition Target 20: Add two numbers up to 12; sums can reach 24 despite the activity name.
| Name | Addition Target 20 |
|---|---|
| Catalog grade suggestions | Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 |
| Actual task | Add two numbers up to 12; sums can reach 24 despite the activity name. |
| Practice objective | Practice the following task: Add two numbers up to 12; sums can reach 24 despite the activity name. |
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Task and scope
Add two numbers up to 12; sums can reach 24 despite the activity name.
Check readiness and task range
Use as an extension beyond sums of 20. The activity name is Addition Target 20, but the generator can produce 12 + 12.
Practice in this activity
- Add two numbers up to 12; sums can reach 24 despite the activity name.
- Use as an extension beyond sums of 20. The activity name is Addition Target 20, but the generator can produce 12 + 12.
Controls and steps
- Read the addition equation while the target descends.
- Choose the correct sum from the answer buttons.
- Watch the feedback and remaining lives, then solve the next equation.
Teaching discussion
Prepare learners for sums from 21 to 24. Ask them to split an addend to make ten before working with the moving target.
Questions about the task
Q: Why can an answer exceed 20 in Addition Target 20?
A: The implementation samples each addend from 1 to 12. Its maximum sum is 24 despite the name.