Composing Tens with Manipulatives


Related Topics:
Common Core Math Resources, Lesson Plans & Worksheets for all grades
Common Core Math Lessons, Math Worksheets and Games for Grade 2
Common Core Math Lessons, Math Worksheets and Games for all grades




Share this page to Google Classroom

Examples and solutions to help Grade 2 students learn how to use manipulatives to represent additions with two compositions.

Common Core Standards: 2.NBT.6, 2.NBT.7, 2.NBT.8, 2.NBT.9

New York State Common Core Math Grade 2, Module 4, Lesson 18

Worksheets for Grade 2

NYS Math Grade 2, Module 4, Lesson 18

Concept Development
Problem 1: 40 + 70
Problem 2: 49 + 73
Problem 3: 136 + 64

Application Problem
Hailey and Gio solve 56 + 85. Gio says the answer is 131. Hailey says the answer is 141. Explain whose answer is correct using numbers, pictures, or words.

Lesson 18 Homework

  1. Solve using your place value chart and number disks.
    a. 20 + 90 = ________ 60 + 70 = _________
    b. 29 + 93 = ________ 69 + 72 = _________
    c. 45 + 86 = ________ 46 + 96 = _________
    d. 47 + 115 = ________ 47 + 95 = _________
    e. 28 + 72 = ________ 128 + 72 = _________
  2. Circle the statements that are true as you solve each problem using place value disks.
  3. Solve the problem using your number disks and fill in the missing total. Then, write an addition sentence that relates to the number bonds.
  4. Solve using your place value chart and place value disks.
    a. 45 + 55 = ________
    b. 78 + 33 = ________
    c. 37 + 84 = ________



Check out our most popular games!

Fraction Concoction Game:
Master fractions in the lab: mix, add, and subtract beakers to create the perfect concoction!

Fraction Concoction Game

Fact Family Game:
Complete fact families and master the link between addition & subtraction and multiplication & division.

Fact Family Game

Number Bond Garden:
Clear the board by matching number pairs that sum to ten in this garden-themed mental math puzzle.

Number Bond Garden

Online Addition Subtraction Game:
Practice your addition and subtraction skills to help the penguin find its mummy.

Online Addition Subtraction Game

Penguin Solitaire
Penguin Solitaire is a fun game that aims to move all cards to the foundations to build four full sequences. There are two versions here: Penguin (Tuxedo) and Penguin (Original).

Penguin Solitaire



We welcome your feedback, comments and questions about this site or page. Please submit your feedback or enquiries via our Feedback page.