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Simple Addition Flash Cards

177 fold-and-check flash cards drill addition facts with sums from 11 to 20, letting students solve each problem and flip the card open to see the answer.
Year groups
Years 1–2
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Updated Feb 18, 2024

Subject
Addition, Addition and Subtraction, Early Math, Maths
Topic
Addition Facts, Reception Maths
Resource types
Flashcards, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
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About this resource

Practice Addition Facts with Self-Checking Flash Cards The Addition Facts Self Checking Flash Cards for Sums up to 20 provides students with independent practice solving addition problems. This hands-on maths resource includes 177 flash cards covering all addition facts from sums of 11 to 20. Students will look at the addition equation on each card, solve the problem mentally or with counters, then open the card to check if they were correct. These self-checking cards allow students to get immediate feedback. Teachers can implement these cards in small groups, maths stations, morning tubs, or as a game. To differentiate, counting objects can be provided for those needing more support. Directions explain how to print, cut out, assemble, and laminate the cards to create a durable and reusable maths centre activity. The Addition Facts Self Checking Flash Cards reinforces addition skills and facts within 20. This resource provides engaging independent practice for kindergarten and first grade students.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Solve addition facts with sums from 11 to 20 and independently verify the answer using the card's self-checking fold.

  • Practice mental addition strategies, or use counters as a support, before checking each solved problem.

Teaching tips

  • Assemble the cards following the fold instructions (fold right-third under, then left side over the picture so only the word/answer shows) before first use, and reinforce with lamination for a durable, reusable set.

  • Use a paper clip or clothespin to hold each card closed if students tend to peek before solving.

  • Set the cards up as a maths centre, small-group station, or morning tub activity, and provide counting objects for students who need more support than mental maths alone.

Skills covered

  • Addition fact fluency — 177 cards give repeated practice across every sum from 11 to 20.

  • Self-assessment — the fold-open answer format lets students check their own work immediately without a teacher or separate key.

  • Flexible strategy use — students can solve mentally or with counters, supporting different levels of readiness on the same set of facts.

  • Independent practice routines — the format is designed for centre, station, or small-group use without requiring direct teacher supervision.

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What range of addition facts do these cards cover?

Every addition fact with a sum from 11 through 20 — for example, 0+11 through 0+20, then continuing with combinations like 1+10, 1+11, and so on.

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Addition facts to 20

  • Self-checking practice

  • Maths fact fluency

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