Take Two

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a list of two-digit numbers, each accompanied by a cartoon lion and flanked by blank spaces to the left and right. The task instructs students to write a number that is 10 less than the given number on the left side and a number that is 10 more on the right side. The layout is designed for students to engage with the numbers and apply basic arithmetic operations. At the bottom of the page, a section titled “How Did You Do?” includes three faces ranging from happy to sad, where students can self-assess their performance.

The worksheet is created to teach students the concept of increasing and decreasing numbers by intervals of ten. It reinforces their understanding of place value and the base-ten system in mathematics. By calculating numbers that are 10 more and 10 less than the given numbers, students develop their addition and subtraction skills. The activity also encourages self-evaluation, as students can reflect on their level of comfort with the material based on their performance.