Addition is the process of finding the total (or sum) by combining numbers.
Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between numbers by taking one away from another.
These are crucial skills, as they build the foundation for all future maths learning, including number sense, counting, measuring and estimating. Addition and subtraction also:
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This is one of the easiest concepts to insert seamlessly into everyday play and life, not least because so many of our normal routines include counting up or down, sorting and sharing out.
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