Domino Making Sum

Worksheet Description

This worksheet depicts a series of dominoes with a specific number of dots on each half, alongside an addition sentence that is to be completed by the student. The sum of the dots is already provided, and the students must count the dots on each half of the domino and fill in the two missing addends that lead to the total. The worksheet is laid out in a straightforward manner, allowing students to focus on the counting and addition tasks without unnecessary distractions.

The worksheet is crafted to reinforce skills in counting, addition, and the understanding of number bonds—how two or more numbers can be combined to make another number. By providing the total sum, it also introduces students to the concept of reverse engineering an addition problem. This activity helps to develop critical thinking as students work out which two numbers combine to make the given total. Furthermore, it enhances number sense by allowing students to see that there can be multiple combinations of numbers that result in the same sum.