SSAT Elementary Level Quantitative

A foundational course that builds essential math skills for the SSAT Elementary Level.

Number Sense and Place ValueAddition and SubtractionMultiplication and Division Basics
Working with FractionsWord Problems and Logical ThinkingMeasurement and Geometry
Math in Everyday ShoppingMath at Home and in HobbiesMath in Nature and the World
Estimation and CheckingManaging Time During the TestReading Carefully and Following Directions
Number Sense and Pla...Addition and Subtrac...Multiplication and D...Working with Fractio...Word Problems and Lo...Measurement and Geom...Math in Everyday Sho...Math at Home and in ...Math in Nature and t...Estimation and Check...Managing Time During...Reading Carefully an...
Basic Concepts

Addition and Subtraction

Adding and Subtracting

Addition is putting numbers together, and subtraction is taking them apart. These two skills are the building blocks for all math!

Addition Facts

Addition means combining two or more numbers to find their total. You can use objects, draw pictures, or use your fingers to add.

Subtraction Facts

Subtraction means taking some away to see what's left. It’s like eating 3 out of 5 pieces of candy and finding out how many you have left.

Strategies

  • Count on or count back.
  • Use number lines.
  • Break larger numbers into smaller parts (like 10 + 7 = 17).

Real-World Connection

When you share snacks with friends or count how many stickers you have after giving some away, you’re adding and subtracting!

Examples

  • 12 + 8 = 20

  • 15 - 6 = 9

In a Nutshell

Adding brings numbers together, while subtracting finds what’s left after taking some away.

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Multiplication and Division Basics