Equations and Numerical Expressions within 10

1AS—2 Read, write and interpret equations containing addition (+), subtraction (−) and equals (=) symbols, and relate additive expressions and equations to real-life contexts.
Interpreting and representing mathematical stories with additive equations within 10 cultivates an early algebraic mindset. Children learn to see the equality symbol as a balance of values rather than a prompt for an answer, supported by manipulatives.