Make 10 Strategy Second Grade Worksheets

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Printable “Make 10 Addition Strategy” Worksheets:
Make 10 strategy, addend is 9 (eg. 9 + 6)
Make 10 strategy, addend is 8 (eg. 8 + 5)
Make 10 strategy, addend is 7,8,9
Make 10 strategy (eg. 67 + 4)

Make 10 Strategy Second Grade Worksheets

The “make 10” strategy is a foundational math strategy that helps students quickly and efficiently solve addition problems by creating a sum of 10. This strategy is particularly useful for second-grade students as they continue to develop their addition skills.

Number Bonds to 10: Start by reinforcing the concept of number bonds to 10. Use visuals such as circles or diagrams to show the different ways numbers can combine to make 10.
Highlight Pairs to Make 10: Point out and discuss pairs of numbers that make 10, such as
1 + 9
2 + 8
3 + 7
4 + 6
5 + 5

Example:
7 + 6 can be thought of as 7 + 3 + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13
18 + 5 can be thought of as 18 + 2 + 3 = 20 + 3 = 23

By practicing the “make 10” strategy, students develop a flexible and efficient approach to addition, paving the way for more advanced mathematical concepts.

Have a look at this video, if you need to review how to use the make 10 strategy for addition.

Make Ten Strategy for Addition

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(Answers on the second page.)
Make 10 Strategy Worksheet #1 (up to 20)
Make 10 Strategy Worksheet #2 (up to 20)
Make 10 Strategy Worksheet #3 (up to 100)
Make 10 Strategy Worksheet #4 (up to 100)

2-digit + 1 digit Worksheet #1 (Sprint)
2-digit + 1 digit Worksheet #1 (Sprint)

Make 10 Strategy Lesson
Make 10 Strategy Worksheet (online)

3 Addends, Make 10 First (eg. 5 + 3 + 5 = __)
Add 3 single digit numbers (eg. 4 + 7 + 8)
3 Addends Word Problems

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