Making Visual Sums

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to provide practice in basic addition for early learners. It features several single-digit addition problems listed vertically down the page. To the right of the problems is a ten-frame visual aid, partially filled with dots to represent one of the addends in the first problem, demonstrating how to use this tool to solve addition problems. There’s also a space at the top for the student to write their name, indicating the worksheet is meant for individual use, likely in a classroom or for homework.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to use ten-frames as a visual tool to understand and solve addition problems. By counting the dots in the ten-frame, they can visually comprehend the addition of two numbers. This method helps students develop a practical understanding of how numbers combine to make larger numbers. It also reinforces the use of visual structures in learning mathematical concepts, which can be particularly helpful for students who are visual learners or those who are just beginning to grasp the basics of addition.

You will complete each of the vertical sums and then use the circles to color a visual to represent this.  Use the example to help you along.