Bowls of 10

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a math activity designed to help students practice addition with the specific aim of identifying number pairs that sum up to 10. It features several buckets, each with one number inside, and students are tasked with writing the complementary number that, when added to the first, equals 10. The worksheet provides several different combinations to work with, enhancing the students’ ability to recognize these pairs quickly. At the bottom, a “How Did You Do?” section with smiley faces allows students to self-evaluate their performance.

This worksheet is aimed at teaching students the concept of number bonds, particularly focusing on the combinations of numbers that add up to 10. Understanding these combinations is crucial for developing mental math skills and for future success with more complex arithmetic. This type of exercise helps to improve students’ fluency in addition by reinforcing the concept that different pairs of numbers can combine to make the same sum. The self-assessment section also promotes reflective learning, encouraging students to think about how well they understood and completed the task.