FINDING ADDEND

FINDING ADDEND is a Grade 2 card game for solving addition sentences with a missing addend. On each turn, students draw an equation card, determine the missing number, and explain their answer before the card can be kept. The repeated unknown position helps students think about the relationship between addends and sums instead of relying only on straightforward addition facts.

Use it for partner or small-group practice when students are working on unknowns in addition equations. Ask students whether they counted on, used subtraction, or relied on a known fact to find the missing value. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready support for FINDING ADDEND. No credit card, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.