Highlight 8s Sums

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a grid of addition problems that are designed to help students identify and understand addition combinations that result in the number eight. Each cell within the grid contains a simple addition equation with single-digit numbers. Students are required to solve each problem and then color or highlight the equations that sum to eight, allowing them to visually distinguish these specific sums within a larger set of data.

The worksheet aims to teach students about number bonds—specific pairs of numbers that add up to form a particular sum. In this case, the focus is on the number eight, and students must find all the different ways to create this sum through addition. This activity helps to enhance mental math skills and the understanding of addition as a method of combining smaller numbers to make a larger one. It also serves to improve problem-solving abilities as students must evaluate each equation and determine whether it meets the given criteria.