Tally Mark Addition

This printable math worksheet is designed to help students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 develop strong number sense, addition understanding, early algebraic thinking, and visual reasoning through the use of tally marks. Students read tally groups, translate them into numerals, and complete addition sentences-including problems with missing addends-building a clear connection between visual quantities and symbolic math while practicing addition within early primary expectations.

Learning Goals

• Reading Tally Marks (K-1)
  Practice interpreting tally groups accurately, including recognizing groups of five.
• Addition Using Visual Representations
  Strengthen understanding of addition as combining quantities shown visually.
• Missing Addend Reasoning
  Build early algebraic thinking by identifying unknown parts in addition equations.
• Skip Counting by Fives
  Reinforce grouping strategies and number patterns through tally-based counting.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with early elementary math standards.
• Clear Visual Structure
  Tally marks provide concrete support for students transitioning to symbolic addition.
• Conceptual and Procedural Balance
  Combines counting, reasoning, and equation writing in one activity.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for math centers, small groups, independent practice, intervention, or homeschool lessons.

This tally mark addition worksheet helps students strengthen counting fluency, visual-to-symbolic connections, addition reasoning, and number grouping strategies. By working with tallies and missing addends, learners gain a deeper understanding of how numbers combine and relate. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this no-prep worksheet provides developmentally appropriate practice that builds a strong foundation for future math learning.

This worksheet is part of our Adding with Pictures or Objects Worksheets collection.