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Make 10 Strategy Worksheets
The “Make 10” strategy is a useful mental math technique, especially when one of the addends is 9. The idea is to recognize that 9 is just one away from 10, and you can easily adjust the other addend to make a 10. Here’s how you can use the “Make 10” strategy when one addend is 9:
Problem: Add 9 and 6.
- Recognize the Relationship:
Understand that 9 is one less than 10. You’re looking for the number that, when added to 9, completes the 10. - Adjust the Other Addend:
To make a 10, subtract 1 from the other addend (6) and add to 10
9 + 6 = 10 + 5 - Write the Sum:
The sum is 15 because
10 + 5 = 15.
So, 9 + 6 can be thought of as 10 + 5 using the “Make 10” strategy.
Visualization:
You can visualize this using a number bond or a ten frame.
Note: The “Make 10” strategy can be applied in various addition problems, not just when one addend is 9. It’s a versatile method that helps simplify addition by taking advantage of the relationship between numbers.
Have a look at this video, if you need to review how to use the make 10 strategy when one of the addend is 9.
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