For example
The plus sign in 8 + 6 tells you to put them together.
In Grade 4
Children write the plus sign for joining groups they have already combined with real objects.
Watch out for
Children often think the plus sign means the answer comes next. It marks the joining, and the equals sign brings the answer.
Say it at home
Write a small addition together and ask your child to read the whole line aloud.
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