10 Checkers

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a math educational resource designed to help students learn and practice the concept of making 10. The worksheet provides a set of addition problems, each with one number given and a visual aid of ten frames showing the given number of filled circles. Students are tasked with determining how many additional circles are needed to fill the ten frames completely, thereby finding the missing addend that adds up to 10. A “How Did You Do?” feedback section with smiley faces is included at the bottom for students to reflect on their performance.

The worksheet is teaching the concept of number bonds of 10, which is an important skill in early math education. By using ten frames, a visual representation of the number 10, it helps students to concretely see the relationship between numbers and how they combine to make 10. This visual strategy supports the development of mental math and a deeper understanding of the base-ten numeral system. Completing the worksheet encourages the memorization of these number bonds, which are critical for quick mental arithmetic and foundational for future math success.