6 pairs make 10.
Number bonds to 10: what are they and how do I help? Number bonds to 10 are pairs of numbers that add to make 10, like 7 and 3. Most Year 1 classes are practising them around now, often with a ten frame.
The method in words
The 6 pairs:
0 + 10
1 + 9
2 + 8
3 + 7
4 + 6
5 + 5
3 ways school helps them stick:
- Turn each pair round: 9 + 1 is the same as 1 + 9
- Use a ten frame: 7 counters, 3 empty boxes
- Use a pair they know: 8 + 2 = 10, so 8 + 1 = 9
Sources: Oak National Academy, Year 1 lesson "Find pairs of numbers that sum to 10"; national curriculum for maths, Year 1. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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