Add 3 Numbers by Making a 10 First Worksheets

Printable “3 addends” worksheets for first & second grade:
Add 3 numbers (make 10) (eg. 5 + 3 + 5)
Add 3 single digit numbers (eg. 4 + 7 + 8)
3 Addends Word Problems

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3 Addends, Sprint 1
3 Addends, Sprint 2

Add 3 Numbers by Making a 10 First Worksheets

First Grade math worksheets to help students practice making a 10 first when adding 3 numbers or addends.

How to use the make ten strategy when adding 3 numbers?
Try to look for number pairs or number bonds that make up 10 and add that first to get a ten before adding the third number.

Example:
5+2+8
Combine 2 and 8 to make 10, then add 5:
10+5=15

(Have a look at these worksheets if you need to revise the number pairs of 10. Have a look at these worksheets if you need to practice adding to a ten.)

Have a look at this video if you need help using the Make 10 strategy when adding 3 numbers.

• Making 10 with Multiple Addends Video

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Add the numbers. Try to make a 10 first.

Add 3 Numbers by Making 10 First Worksheet #1
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Add 3 Numbers by Making 10 First Worksheet #2
(Answers on the second page)

Add 3 Numbers by Making 10 First #1 (Interactive)
Add 3 Numbers by Making 10 First #2 (Interactive)

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