Grade 1 Making 10 — Printable No-Prep Worksheet

Mastering Combinations of 10

This essential worksheet provides Grade 1 students with focused, print-and-go practice for mastering ways to make 10. Through a series of structured tasks involving Rekenreks, number bonds, and addition expressions, learners will build fluency and number sense. This resource is designed to reinforce this foundational math skill, which is critical for future success in addition and subtraction with larger numbers.

At a Glance

• Grade: 1 · Subject: Math
• Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6 — Use making ten as a strategy to add and subtract.
• Skill Focus: Making 10, Number Bonds, Addition Equations
• Format: 3 pages · 17 problems · Answer key included · PDF
• Best For: Independent practice, math centers, or homework
• Time: 15–20 minutes

What's Inside

This three-page resource offers 17 problems to build understanding of number combinations for ten. It progresses from visual Rekenreks to abstract number bonds and addition equations. A complete three-page answer key ensures quick feedback.

A Zero-Prep Workflow for Busy Teachers

Designed for efficiency, this worksheet saves valuable instructional time with a simple, three-step workflow (print, distribute, review) requiring less than two minutes to prepare. Its printer-friendly layout and ready-to-use format make it ideal for independent practice, math centers, or substitute plans, eliminating the need for cutting, laminating, or complex setup.

Standards Alignment for Your Lesson Plans

Directly aligned with CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6, this worksheet supports adding and subtracting within 20, focusing on fluency within 10 using strategies like making ten and decomposing numbers. The standard code is ready for direct inclusion in lesson plans or curriculum mapping.

How to Use It in Your Classroom

A versatile tool, this worksheet is ideal for independent practice after mini-lessons on making ten. Students typically complete it in 15-20 minutes. Use it for formative assessment by observing students' strategies, gaining insight into their number sense and automaticity development.

Who It's For

Primarily for first-grade students mastering making ten, this resource also provides excellent review for second graders or those needing extra practice. Its progression from concrete (Rekenreks) to abstract (equations) supports diverse learners, complementing classroom anchor charts effectively.

This worksheet offers structured practice in decomposing numbers to make ten, aligning with CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.6. This foundational skill fosters flexible, strategic thinking over rote counting, crucial for developing number sense. The progression from Rekenreks to abstract equations solidifies this critical concept. Fluency with combinations of ten is a key predictor of success in multi-digit computation, making this a high-impact resource for fostering mastery and mathematical confidence in first graders.