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NCERT anchor: NCERT Joyful Mathematics Class 1 — Chapter 3: Mango Treat (picture stories)

• Solve picture addition stories where objects are shown in two groups.
• Write a number sentence (+ and =) from a picture or word story.
• Add groups up to sum 20 using mangoes, toys, and school supplies.

1. Read the picture story

Level 1 (Verbal): "3 birds on a branch, 2 more fly in" → how many birds now?

Level 2 (Symbolic): Write 3 + 2 = 5 under the picture.

Visual: Cross out nothing — count all objects in both groups.

2. Two steps: understand, then add

First say what each group shows, then join and count (or count on).

3. Label your answer

Always include what you counted: "5 birds," not just "5.

Mango Treat — plates at a picnic

Step 1 — Plate A has 6 mangoes; Plate B has 5 mangoes.
Step 2 — Story: "6 mangoes and 5 more mangoes."
Step 3 — Count on from 6: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 → total 11.
Step 4 — Write 6 + 5 = 11 mangoes.
Answer: 11 mangoes in all.

• Draw 4 diyas and 3 more. Write the addition sentence.
• Picture shows 7 balloons and 2 balloons. Total?
• Read: 5 crayons + 5 crayons. What is the sum?
• Stretch: A rangoli has 8 red dots and 7 yellow dots. How many dots altogether?

Revision tip: For every picture problem, say the story aloud first, then write numbers.

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