Making 10

In math we have been working on combinations to make 10.  It is important that students know these addition facts automatically and in a variety of formats.  Most of the class can automatically answer 5+5 or 9+1 but many struggle to apply this knowledge when the question is asked in a different way.  For example, "What do you add to 5 to get 10?" or "Rasheed had 10 popsicles total, he gave 5 to his friends, how many does he have now?".  Any practice you can give your child with these number combinations will help him/her at every level of math.  If your child has mastered these facts, you can stretch their thinking by using numbers up to 20 or using multiples of 10.   You can also find a version of Bump on the math games tab that will be helpful for practicing making 10.